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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.83, 2,064.97 and 510.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.83, 2,064.97 and 510.94 is: 766.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.83 : 2,064.97 = 510.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.83/2,064.97 = 510.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.83x = 2,064.97 × 510.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.83x = 1,055,075.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,075.77/1,376.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.31

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