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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.67, 2,717.51 and 513.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.67, 2,717.51 and 513.14 is: 769.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.67 : 2,717.51 = 513.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.67/2,717.51 = 513.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.67x = 2,717.51 × 513.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.67x = 1,394,463.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,463.08/1,811.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.71

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