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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.54, 2,071.15 and 406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.54, 2,071.15 and 406.64 is: 610.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.54 : 2,071.15 = 406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.54/2,071.15 = 406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.54x = 2,071.15 × 406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.54x = 842,207.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,207.23/1,380.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.05

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