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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377, 2,066.22 and 511.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377, 2,066.22 and 511.56 is: 767.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377 : 2,066.22 = 511.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377/2,066.22 = 511.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377x = 2,066.22 × 511.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377x = 1,056,995.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,995.50/1,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.61

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