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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.12, 1,690.65 and 511.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.12, 1,690.65 and 511.06 is: 765.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.12 : 1,690.65 = 511.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.12/1,690.65 = 511.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.12x = 1,690.65 × 511.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.12x = 864,023.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,023.59/1,128.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.90

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