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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.17, 2,065.76 and 511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.17, 2,065.76 and 511.28 is: 766.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.17 : 2,065.76 = 511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.17/2,065.76 = 511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.17x = 2,065.76 × 511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.17x = 1,056,179.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,179.22/1,377.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.92

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