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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.77, 2,063.70 and 510.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.77, 2,063.70 and 510.09 is: 765.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.77 : 2,063.70 = 510.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.77/2,063.70 = 510.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.77x = 2,063.70 × 510.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.77x = 1,052,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,672.73/1,375.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.15

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