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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.54, 2,068.16 and 404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.54, 2,068.16 and 404.64 is: 607.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.54 : 2,068.16 = 404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.54/2,068.16 = 404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.54x = 2,068.16 × 404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.54x = 836,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,858.24/1,378.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.06

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