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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.32, 2,064.54 and 511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.32, 2,064.54 and 511.24 is: 766.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.32 : 2,064.54 = 511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.32/2,064.54 = 511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.32x = 2,064.54 × 511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.32x = 1,055,475.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,475.43/1,377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.33

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