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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.86, 2,071.50 and 406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.86, 2,071.50 and 406.84 is: 610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.86 : 2,071.50 = 406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.86/2,071.50 = 406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.86x = 2,071.50 × 406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.86x = 842,769.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,769.06/1,380.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.32

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