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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.58, 2,069.66 and 405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.58, 2,069.66 and 405.60 is: 608.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.58 : 2,069.66 = 405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.58/2,069.66 = 405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.58x = 2,069.66 × 405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.58x = 839,454.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,454.10/1,379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.49

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