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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.70, 2,017.05 and 511.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.70, 2,017.05 and 511.75 is: 767.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.70 : 2,017.05 = 511.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.70/2,017.05 = 511.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.70x = 2,017.05 × 511.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.70x = 1,032,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,225.34/1,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.63

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