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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.81, 2,075.68 and 343.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.81, 2,075.68 and 343.81 is: 515.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.81 : 2,075.68 = 343.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.81/2,075.68 = 343.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.81x = 2,075.68 × 343.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.81x = 713,637.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,637.82/1,383.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.71

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