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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.05, 2,068.59 and 405.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.05, 2,068.59 and 405.17 is: 607.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.05 : 2,068.59 = 405.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.05/2,068.59 = 405.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.05x = 2,068.59 × 405.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.05x = 838,135.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,135.78/1,379.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.76

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