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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.12, 2,070.26 and 406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.12, 2,070.26 and 406.14 is: 609.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.12 : 2,070.26 = 406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.12/2,070.26 = 406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.12x = 2,070.26 × 406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.12x = 840,815.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,815.40/1,380.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.23

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