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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.05, 2,325.09 and 510.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.05, 2,325.09 and 510.04 is: 765.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.05 : 2,325.09 = 510.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.05/2,325.09 = 510.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.05x = 2,325.09 × 510.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.05x = 1,185,888.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,888.90/1,550.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.06

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