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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.51, 2,955.82 and 509.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.51, 2,955.82 and 509.66 is: 764.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.51 : 2,955.82 = 509.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.51/2,955.82 = 509.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.51x = 2,955.82 × 509.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.51x = 1,506,453.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,453.28/1,970.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.50

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