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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.21, 2,068.71 and 405.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.21, 2,068.71 and 405.18 is: 607.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.21 : 2,068.71 = 405.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.21/2,068.71 = 405.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.21x = 2,068.71 × 405.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.21x = 838,199.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,199.92/1,379.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.74

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