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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.28, 2,497.86 and 511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.28, 2,497.86 and 511 is: 766.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.28 : 2,497.86 = 511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.28/2,497.86 = 511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.28x = 2,497.86 × 511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.28x = 1,276,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,406.46/1,665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.48

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