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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.11, 2,063.07 and 510.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.11, 2,063.07 and 510.03 is: 765.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.11 : 2,063.07 = 510.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.11/2,063.07 = 510.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.11x = 2,063.07 × 510.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.11x = 1,052,227.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,227.59/1,375.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.20

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