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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.44, 2,714.16 and 511.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.44, 2,714.16 and 511.01 is: 766.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.44 : 2,714.16 = 511.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.44/2,714.16 = 511.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.44x = 2,714.16 × 511.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.44x = 1,386,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,962.90/1,809.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.52

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