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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.21, 1,536.72 and 511.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.21, 1,536.72 and 511.13 is: 766.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.21 : 1,536.72 = 511.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.21/1,536.72 = 511.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.21x = 1,536.72 × 511.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.21x = 785,456.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,456.01/1,025.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.15

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