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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.97, 1,693.46 and 512.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.97, 1,693.46 and 512.56 is: 768.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.97 : 1,693.46 = 512.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.97/1,693.46 = 512.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.97x = 1,693.46 × 512.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.97x = 867,999.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,999.86/1,128.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.84

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