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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.08, 2,713.32 and 510.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.08, 2,713.32 and 510.26 is: 765.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.08 : 2,713.32 = 510.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.08/2,713.32 = 510.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.08x = 2,713.32 × 510.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.08x = 1,384,498.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,498.66/1,809.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.31

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