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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.95, 2,714.78 and 511.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.95, 2,714.78 and 511.25 is: 766.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.95 : 2,714.78 = 511.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.95/2,714.78 = 511.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.95x = 2,714.78 × 511.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.95x = 1,387,915.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,915.14/1,809.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.83

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