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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.44, 2,151.71 and 510.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.44, 2,151.71 and 510.09 is: 765.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.44 : 2,151.71 = 510.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.44/2,151.71 = 510.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.44x = 2,151.71 × 510.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.44x = 1,097,565.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,565.75/1,434.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.15

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