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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.70, 2,070.80 and 406.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.70, 2,070.80 and 406.58 is: 609.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.70 : 2,070.80 = 406.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.70/2,070.80 = 406.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.70x = 2,070.80 × 406.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.70x = 841,945.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,945.86/1,380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.80

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