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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.99, 2,327.85 and 511.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.99, 2,327.85 and 511.97 is: 767.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.99 : 2,327.85 = 511.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.99/2,327.85 = 511.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.99x = 2,327.85 × 511.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.99x = 1,191,777.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,777.73/1,551.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.90

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