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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.07, 2,068.94 and 405.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.07, 2,068.94 and 405.15 is: 607.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.07 : 2,068.94 = 405.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.07/2,068.94 = 405.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.07x = 2,068.94 × 405.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.07x = 838,229.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,229.02/1,379.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.82

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