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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.66, 2,069.82 and 405.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.66, 2,069.82 and 405.73 is: 608.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.66 : 2,069.82 = 405.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.66/2,069.82 = 405.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.66x = 2,069.82 × 405.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.66x = 839,788.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,788.07/1,379.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.69

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