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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.52, 2,069.17 and 405.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.52, 2,069.17 and 405.70 is: 608.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.52 : 2,069.17 = 405.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.52/2,069.17 = 405.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.52x = 2,069.17 × 405.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.52x = 839,462.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,462.27/1,379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.52

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