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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.99, 1,691.97 and 511.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.99, 1,691.97 and 511.93 is: 767.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.99 : 1,691.97 = 511.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.99/1,691.97 = 511.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.99x = 1,691.97 × 511.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.99x = 866,170.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,170.20/1,128.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.21

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