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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.53, 2,717.29 and 513.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.53, 2,717.29 and 513.01 is: 769.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.53 : 2,717.29 = 513.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.53/2,717.29 = 513.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.53x = 2,717.29 × 513.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.53x = 1,393,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,983.36/1,811.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.51

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