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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.58, 2,033.61 and 511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.58, 2,033.61 and 511.26 is: 766.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.58 : 2,033.61 = 511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.58/2,033.61 = 511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.58x = 2,033.61 × 511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.58x = 1,039,703.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,703.45/1,355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.98

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