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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.80, 1,691.76 and 512.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.80, 1,691.76 and 512.48 is: 768.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.80 : 1,691.76 = 512.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.80/1,691.76 = 512.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.80x = 1,691.76 × 512.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.80x = 866,993.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,993.16/1,128.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.07

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