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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.51, 2,714.28 and 510.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.51, 2,714.28 and 510.99 is: 766.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.51 : 2,714.28 = 510.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.51/2,714.28 = 510.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.51x = 2,714.28 × 510.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.51x = 1,386,969.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,969.94/1,809.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.49

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