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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.46, 2,074.32 and 516.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.46, 2,074.32 and 516.84 is: 775.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.46 : 2,074.32 = 516.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.46/2,074.32 = 516.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.46x = 2,074.32 × 516.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.46x = 1,072,091.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,091.55/1,382.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.50

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