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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.34, 2,069.04 and 405.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.34, 2,069.04 and 405.44 is: 608.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.34 : 2,069.04 = 405.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.34/2,069.04 = 405.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.34x = 2,069.04 × 405.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.34x = 838,869.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,869.55/1,379.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.17

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