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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.44, 2,070.96 and 406.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.44, 2,070.96 and 406.46 is: 609.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.44 : 2,070.96 = 406.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.44/2,070.96 = 406.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.44x = 2,070.96 × 406.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.44x = 841,762.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,762.40/1,380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.78

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