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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.63, 2,074.76 and 516.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.63, 2,074.76 and 516.88 is: 775.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.63 : 2,074.76 = 516.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.63/2,074.76 = 516.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.63x = 2,074.76 × 516.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.63x = 1,072,388.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,388.99/1,382.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.62

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