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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.03, 1,934.36 and 510.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.03, 1,934.36 and 510.00 is: 764.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.03 : 1,934.36 = 510.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.03/1,934.36 = 510.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.03x = 1,934.36 × 510.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.03x = 986,514.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,514.27/1,290.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.72

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