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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.82, 1,936.60 and 510.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.82, 1,936.60 and 510.34 is: 765.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.82 : 1,936.60 = 510.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.82/1,936.60 = 510.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.82x = 1,936.60 × 510.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.82x = 988,324.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,324.44/1,290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.66

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