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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.05, 2,615.47 and 511.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.05, 2,615.47 and 511.14 is: 766.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.05 : 2,615.47 = 511.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.05/2,615.47 = 511.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.05x = 2,615.47 × 511.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.05x = 1,336,871.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,871.34/1,744.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.53

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