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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.51, 2,070.77 and 406.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.51, 2,070.77 and 406.89 is: 610.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.51 : 2,070.77 = 406.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.51/2,070.77 = 406.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.51x = 2,070.77 × 406.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.51x = 842,573.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,573.57/1,380.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.34

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