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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.96, 2,327.81 and 511.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.96, 2,327.81 and 511.95 is: 767.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.96 : 2,327.81 = 511.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.96/2,327.81 = 511.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.96x = 2,327.81 × 511.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.96x = 1,191,728.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,728.50/1,551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.89

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