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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.16, 2,068.49 and 405.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.16, 2,068.49 and 405.02 is: 607.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.16 : 2,068.49 = 405.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.16/2,068.49 = 405.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.16x = 2,068.49 × 405.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.16x = 837,767.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,767.45/1,379.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.45

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