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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.70, 2,717.68 and 513.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.70, 2,717.68 and 513.26 is: 769.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.70 : 2,717.68 = 513.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.70/2,717.68 = 513.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.70x = 2,717.68 × 513.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.70x = 1,394,876.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,876.44/1,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.93

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