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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.59, 2,070.99 and 515.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.59, 2,070.99 and 515.70 is: 773.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.59 : 2,070.99 = 515.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.59/2,070.99 = 515.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.59x = 2,070.99 × 515.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.59x = 1,068,009.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,009.54/1,381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.03

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