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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.48, 2,069.64 and 405.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.48, 2,069.64 and 405.59 is: 608.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.48 : 2,069.64 = 405.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.48/2,069.64 = 405.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.48x = 2,069.64 × 405.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.48x = 839,425.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,425.29/1,379.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.51

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