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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.61, 2,065.19 and 510.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.61, 2,065.19 and 510.99 is: 766.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.61 : 2,065.19 = 510.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.61/2,065.19 = 510.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.61x = 2,065.19 × 510.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.61x = 1,055,288.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,288.88/1,376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.59

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