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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.07, 2,071.94 and 407.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.07, 2,071.94 and 407.15 is: 610.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.07 : 2,071.94 = 407.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.07/2,071.94 = 407.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.07x = 2,071.94 × 407.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.07x = 843,590.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,590.37/1,381.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.82

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