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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.64, 2,717.57 and 513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.64, 2,717.57 and 513 is: 769.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.64 : 2,717.57 = 513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.64/2,717.57 = 513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.64x = 2,717.57 × 513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.64x = 1,394,113.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,113.41/1,811.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.53

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