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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.08, 2,071.70 and 515.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.08, 2,071.70 and 515.32 is: 773.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.08 : 2,071.70 = 515.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.08/2,071.70 = 515.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.08x = 2,071.70 × 515.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.08x = 1,067,588.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,588.44/1,381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.01

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