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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.58, 2,067.89 and 404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.58, 2,067.89 and 404.70 is: 607.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.58 : 2,067.89 = 404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.58/2,067.89 = 404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.58x = 2,067.89 × 404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.58x = 836,875.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,875.08/1,378.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.06

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