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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.60, 2,066.52 and 511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.60, 2,066.52 and 511.92 is: 767.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.60 : 2,066.52 = 511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.60/2,066.52 = 511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.60x = 2,066.52 × 511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.60x = 1,057,892.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,892.92/1,377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.92

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