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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.13, 1,692.95 and 511.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.13, 1,692.95 and 511.52 is: 767.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.13 : 1,692.95 = 511.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.13/1,692.95 = 511.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.13x = 1,692.95 × 511.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.13x = 865,969.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,969.64/1,128.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.62

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