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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.56, 2,065.66 and 511.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.56, 2,065.66 and 511.48 is: 767.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.56 : 2,065.66 = 511.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.56/2,065.66 = 511.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.56x = 2,065.66 × 511.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.56x = 1,056,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,543.78/1,376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.52

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