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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.76, 2,153.82 and 511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.76, 2,153.82 and 511.12 is: 766.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.76 : 2,153.82 = 511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.76/2,153.82 = 511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.76x = 2,153.82 × 511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.76x = 1,100,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,860.48/1,435.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.74

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