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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.59, 2,081.28 and 510.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.59, 2,081.28 and 510.06 is: 765.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.59 : 2,081.28 = 510.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.59/2,081.28 = 510.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.59x = 2,081.28 × 510.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.59x = 1,061,577.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,577.68/1,387.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.05

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