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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.38, 2,063.61 and 510.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.38, 2,063.61 and 510.46 is: 765.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.38 : 2,063.61 = 510.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.38/2,063.61 = 510.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.38x = 2,063.61 × 510.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.38x = 1,053,390.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,390.36/1,376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.33

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