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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.68, 1,935.34 and 510.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.68, 1,935.34 and 510.65 is: 765.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.68 : 1,935.34 = 510.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.68/1,935.34 = 510.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.68x = 1,935.34 × 510.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.68x = 988,284.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,284.93/1,290.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.71

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