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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.89, 2,068.56 and 405.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.89, 2,068.56 and 405.09 is: 607.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.89 : 2,068.56 = 405.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.89/2,068.56 = 405.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.89x = 2,068.56 × 405.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.89x = 837,952.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,952.97/1,378.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.70

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