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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.58, 2,714.08 and 511.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.58, 2,714.08 and 511.14 is: 766.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.58 : 2,714.08 = 511.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.58/2,714.08 = 511.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.58x = 2,714.08 × 511.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.58x = 1,387,274.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,274.85/1,809.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.63

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