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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.83, 2,067.90 and 405.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.83, 2,067.90 and 405.01 is: 607.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.83 : 2,067.90 = 405.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.83/2,067.90 = 405.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.83x = 2,067.90 × 405.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.83x = 837,520.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,520.18/1,378.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.41

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