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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.17, 2,068.76 and 405.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.17, 2,068.76 and 405.35 is: 608.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.17 : 2,068.76 = 405.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.17/2,068.76 = 405.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.17x = 2,068.76 × 405.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.17x = 838,559.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,559.50/1,379.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.02

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