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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.41, 1,877.09 and 511.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.41, 1,877.09 and 511.16 is: 766.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.41 : 1,877.09 = 511.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.41/1,877.09 = 511.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.41x = 1,877.09 × 511.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.41x = 959,481.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,481.38/1,251.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.72

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