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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.73, 2,068.04 and 404.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.73, 2,068.04 and 404.84 is: 607.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.73 : 2,068.04 = 404.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.73/2,068.04 = 404.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.73x = 2,068.04 × 404.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.73x = 837,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,231.50/1,378.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.25

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