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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.62, 2,065.47 and 511.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.62, 2,065.47 and 511.54 is: 767.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.62 : 2,065.47 = 511.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.62/2,065.47 = 511.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.62x = 2,065.47 × 511.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.62x = 1,056,570.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,570.52/1,376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.51

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