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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.84, 2,071.44 and 407.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.84, 2,071.44 and 407.10 is: 610.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.84 : 2,071.44 = 407.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.84/2,071.44 = 407.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.84x = 2,071.44 × 407.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.84x = 843,283.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,283.22/1,380.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.70

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