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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.98, 2,718.42 and 513.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.98, 2,718.42 and 513.46 is: 770.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.98 : 2,718.42 = 513.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.98/2,718.42 = 513.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.98x = 2,718.42 × 513.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.98x = 1,395,799.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,799.93/1,811.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.32

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