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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.57, 2,016.06 and 511.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.57, 2,016.06 and 511.70 is: 767.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.57 : 2,016.06 = 511.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.57/2,016.06 = 511.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.57x = 2,016.06 × 511.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.57x = 1,031,613.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,613.56/1,344.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.24

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