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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.55, 2,068.14 and 404.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.55, 2,068.14 and 404.73 is: 607.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.55 : 2,068.14 = 404.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.55/2,068.14 = 404.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.55x = 2,068.14 × 404.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.55x = 837,036.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,036.28/1,378.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.19

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