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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.05, 2,065.57 and 511.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.05, 2,065.57 and 511.16 is: 766.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.05 : 2,065.57 = 511.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.05/2,065.57 = 511.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.05x = 2,065.57 × 511.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.05x = 1,055,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,825.16/1,377.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.73

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