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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.70, 2,498.44 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.70, 2,498.44 and 511.44 is: 767.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.70 : 2,498.44 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.70/2,498.44 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.70x = 2,498.44 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.70x = 1,277,802.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,802.15/1,665.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.13

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