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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.67, 2,063.79 and 510.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.67, 2,063.79 and 510.42 is: 765.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.67 : 2,063.79 = 510.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.67/2,063.79 = 510.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.67x = 2,063.79 × 510.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.67x = 1,053,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,399.69/1,376.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.18

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