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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.65, 2,327.83 and 511.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.65, 2,327.83 and 511.76 is: 767.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.65 : 2,327.83 = 511.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.65/2,327.83 = 511.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.65x = 2,327.83 × 511.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.65x = 1,191,281.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,281.73/1,551.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.75

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