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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.50, 2,068.08 and 404.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.50, 2,068.08 and 404.59 is: 606.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.50 : 2,068.08 = 404.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.50/2,068.08 = 404.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.50x = 2,068.08 × 404.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.50x = 836,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,724.49/1,378.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.98

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