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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.24, 2,074.77 and 343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.24, 2,074.77 and 343.20 is: 514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.24 : 2,074.77 = 343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.24/2,074.77 = 343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.24x = 2,074.77 × 343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.24x = 712,061.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,061.06/1,383.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.78

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