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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.64, 2,071.02 and 514.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.64, 2,071.02 and 514.84 is: 772.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.64 : 2,071.02 = 514.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.64/2,071.02 = 514.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.64x = 2,071.02 × 514.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.64x = 1,066,243.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,243.94/1,380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.28

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