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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.94, 2,065.50 and 511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.94, 2,065.50 and 511.26 is: 766.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.94 : 2,065.50 = 511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.94/2,065.50 = 511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.94x = 2,065.50 × 511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.94x = 1,056,007.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,007.53/1,376.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.92

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