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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.51, 2,957.27 and 510.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.51, 2,957.27 and 510.68 is: 766.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.51 : 2,957.27 = 510.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.51/2,957.27 = 510.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.51x = 2,957.27 × 510.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.51x = 1,510,201.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,201.30/1,971.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.01

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