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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.02, 2,068.74 and 405.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.02, 2,068.74 and 405.16 is: 607.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.02 : 2,068.74 = 405.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.02/2,068.74 = 405.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.02x = 2,068.74 × 405.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.02x = 838,170.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,170.70/1,379.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.80

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