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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.63, 2,068.26 and 404.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.63, 2,068.26 and 404.74 is: 607.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.63 : 2,068.26 = 404.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.63/2,068.26 = 404.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.63x = 2,068.26 × 404.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.63x = 837,107.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,107.55/1,378.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.20

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