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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.76, 2,063.36 and 510.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.76, 2,063.36 and 510.14 is: 765.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.76 : 2,063.36 = 510.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.76/2,063.36 = 510.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.76x = 2,063.36 × 510.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.76x = 1,052,593.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,593.43/1,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.10

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