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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.20, 2,068.56 and 405.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.20, 2,068.56 and 405.08 is: 607.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.20 : 2,068.56 = 405.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.20/2,068.56 = 405.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.20x = 2,068.56 × 405.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.20x = 837,932.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,932.28/1,379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.55

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