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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.88, 2,070.74 and 406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.88, 2,070.74 and 406.76 is: 609.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.88 : 2,070.74 = 406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.88/2,070.74 = 406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.88x = 2,070.74 × 406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.88x = 842,294.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,294.20/1,380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.97

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