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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.08, 2,068.70 and 513.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.08, 2,068.70 and 513.32 is: 770.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.08 : 2,068.70 = 513.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.08/2,068.70 = 513.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.08x = 2,068.70 × 513.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.08x = 1,061,905.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,905.08/1,379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.01

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