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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.66, 2,069.82 and 405.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.66, 2,069.82 and 405.74 is: 608.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.66 : 2,069.82 = 405.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.66/2,069.82 = 405.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.66x = 2,069.82 × 405.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.66x = 839,808.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,808.77/1,379.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.71

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