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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.36, 2,067.50 and 404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.36, 2,067.50 and 404.44 is: 606.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.36 : 2,067.50 = 404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.36/2,067.50 = 404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.36x = 2,067.50 × 404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.36x = 836,179.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,179.70/1,378.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.65

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