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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.40, 2,072.52 and 516.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.40, 2,072.52 and 516.24 is: 773.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.40 : 2,072.52 = 516.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.40/2,072.52 = 516.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.40x = 2,072.52 × 516.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.40x = 1,069,917.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,917.72/1,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.96

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