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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.65, 2,326.12 and 510.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.65, 2,326.12 and 510.66 is: 766.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.65 : 2,326.12 = 510.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.65/2,326.12 = 510.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.65x = 2,326.12 × 510.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.65x = 1,187,856.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,856.44/1,550.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.04

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