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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.85, 2,717.77 and 513.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.85, 2,717.77 and 513.28 is: 769.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.85 : 2,717.77 = 513.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.85/2,717.77 = 513.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.85x = 2,717.77 × 513.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.85x = 1,394,976.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,976.99/1,811.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.92

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