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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.96, 2,070.35 and 406.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.96, 2,070.35 and 406.07 is: 609.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.96 : 2,070.35 = 406.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.96/2,070.35 = 406.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.96x = 2,070.35 × 406.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.96x = 840,694.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,694.64/1,379.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.22

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