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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.40, 2,074.72 and 517.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.40, 2,074.72 and 517.24 is: 775.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.40 : 2,074.72 = 517.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.40/2,074.72 = 517.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.40x = 2,074.72 × 517.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.40x = 1,073,128.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,128.17/1,383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.72

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