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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.41, 2,069.45 and 405.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.41, 2,069.45 and 405.48 is: 608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.41 : 2,069.45 = 405.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.41/2,069.45 = 405.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.41x = 2,069.45 × 405.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.41x = 839,118.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,118.56/1,379.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.32

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