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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.41, 2,714.06 and 510.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.41, 2,714.06 and 510.87 is: 766.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.41 : 2,714.06 = 510.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.41/2,714.06 = 510.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.41x = 2,714.06 × 510.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.41x = 1,386,529.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,529.28/1,809.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.29

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