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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.50, 2,068.84 and 405.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.50, 2,068.84 and 405.37 is: 607.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.50 : 2,068.84 = 405.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.50/2,068.84 = 405.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.50x = 2,068.84 × 405.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.50x = 838,645.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,645.67/1,379.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.93

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