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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.39, 1,692.09 and 512.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.39, 1,692.09 and 512.07 is: 767.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.39 : 1,692.09 = 512.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.39/1,692.09 = 512.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.39x = 1,692.09 × 512.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.39x = 866,468.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,468.53/1,128.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.88

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