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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.56, 2,070.10 and 610.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.56, 2,070.10 and 610.04 is: 915.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.56 : 2,070.10 = 610.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.56/2,070.10 = 610.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.56x = 2,070.10 × 610.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.56x = 1,262,843.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,843.80/1,379.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.40

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