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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.88, 2,070.18 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.88, 2,070.18 and 406.08 is: 609.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.88 : 2,070.18 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.88/2,070.18 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.88x = 2,070.18 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.88x = 840,658.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,658.69/1,379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.23

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