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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.92, 2,072.81 and 341.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.92, 2,072.81 and 341.93 is: 512.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.92 : 2,072.81 = 341.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.92/2,072.81 = 341.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.92x = 2,072.81 × 341.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.92x = 708,743.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,743.85/1,381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.87

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