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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.51, 1,692.83 and 512.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.51, 1,692.83 and 512.27 is: 768.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.51 : 1,692.83 = 512.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.51/1,692.83 = 512.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.51x = 1,692.83 × 512.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.51x = 867,178.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,178.84/1,128.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.43

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