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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.51, 2,070.90 and 514.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.51, 2,070.90 and 514.89 is: 772.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.51 : 2,070.90 = 514.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.51/2,070.90 = 514.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.51x = 2,070.90 × 514.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.51x = 1,066,285.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,285.70/1,380.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.39

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