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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.32, 2,070.54 and 559.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.32, 2,070.54 and 559.26 is: 838.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.32 : 2,070.54 = 559.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.32/2,070.54 = 559.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.32x = 2,070.54 × 559.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.32x = 1,157,970.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,970.20/1,381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.31

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