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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.37, 2,095.48 and 519.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.37, 2,095.48 and 519.81 is: 779.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.37 : 2,095.48 = 519.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.37/2,095.48 = 519.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.37x = 2,095.48 × 519.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.37x = 1,089,251.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,251.46/1,397.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.50

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