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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.10, 2,327.02 and 511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.10, 2,327.02 and 511.04 is: 766.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.10 : 2,327.02 = 511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.10/2,327.02 = 511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.10x = 2,327.02 × 511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.10x = 1,189,188.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,188.67/1,551.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.68

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