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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.11, 2,073.34 and 517.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.11, 2,073.34 and 517.22 is: 775.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.11 : 2,073.34 = 517.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.11/2,073.34 = 517.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.11x = 2,073.34 × 517.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.11x = 1,072,372.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,372.91/1,383.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.33

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