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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.68, 2,075.88 and 518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.68, 2,075.88 and 518 is: 777.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.68 : 2,075.88 = 518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.68/2,075.88 = 518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.68x = 2,075.88 × 518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.68x = 1,075,305.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,305.84/1,383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.13

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