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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.12, 1,690.56 and 510.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.12, 1,690.56 and 510.30 is: 764.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.12 : 1,690.56 = 510.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.12/1,690.56 = 510.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.12x = 1,690.56 × 510.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.12x = 862,692.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,692.77/1,128.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.72

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