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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.91, 2,153.67 and 511.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.91, 2,153.67 and 511.22 is: 766.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.91 : 2,153.67 = 511.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.91/2,153.67 = 511.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.91x = 2,153.67 × 511.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.91x = 1,100,999.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,999.18/1,435.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.76

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