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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.75, 2,070.72 and 406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.75, 2,070.72 and 406.62 is: 609.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.75 : 2,070.72 = 406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.75/2,070.72 = 406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.75x = 2,070.72 × 406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.75x = 841,996.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,996.17/1,380.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.81

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