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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.04, 2,071.59 and 407.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.04, 2,071.59 and 407.21 is: 610.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.04 : 2,071.59 = 407.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.04/2,071.59 = 407.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.04x = 2,071.59 × 407.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.04x = 843,572.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,572.16/1,381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.82

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