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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.73, 2,065.37 and 511.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.73, 2,065.37 and 511.11 is: 766.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.73 : 2,065.37 = 511.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.73/2,065.37 = 511.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.73x = 2,065.37 × 511.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.73x = 1,055,628.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,628.71/1,376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.77

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