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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.61, 1,691.34 and 510.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.61, 1,691.34 and 510.81 is: 765.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.61 : 1,691.34 = 510.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.61/1,691.34 = 510.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.61x = 1,691.34 × 510.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.61x = 863,953.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,953.39/1,128.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.50

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