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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.96, 2,068.72 and 513.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.96, 2,068.72 and 513.24 is: 769.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.96 : 2,068.72 = 513.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.96/2,068.72 = 513.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.96x = 2,068.72 × 513.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.96x = 1,061,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,749.85/1,378.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.96

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