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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.76, 2,152.27 and 510.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.76, 2,152.27 and 510.83 is: 765.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.76 : 2,152.27 = 510.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.76/2,152.27 = 510.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.76x = 2,152.27 × 510.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.76x = 1,099,448.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,448.09/1,435.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.76

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