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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.09, 2,069.01 and 405.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.09, 2,069.01 and 405.18 is: 607.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.09 : 2,069.01 = 405.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.09/2,069.01 = 405.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.09x = 2,069.01 × 405.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.09x = 838,321.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,321.47/1,379.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.88

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