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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.69, 2,714.73 and 511.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.69, 2,714.73 and 511.17 is: 766.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.69 : 2,714.73 = 511.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.69/2,714.73 = 511.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.69x = 2,714.73 × 511.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.69x = 1,387,688.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,688.53/1,809.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.81

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