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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.94, 2,071.31 and 559.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.94, 2,071.31 and 559.19 is: 838.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.94 : 2,071.31 = 559.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.94/2,071.31 = 559.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.94x = 2,071.31 × 559.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.94x = 1,158,255.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,255.84/1,381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.14

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