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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.13, 2,070.23 and 406.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.13, 2,070.23 and 406.27 is: 609.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.13 : 2,070.23 = 406.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.13/2,070.23 = 406.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.13x = 2,070.23 × 406.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.13x = 841,061.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,061.99/1,380.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.41

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