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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.08, 2,070.90 and 407.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.08, 2,070.90 and 407.05 is: 610.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.08 : 2,070.90 = 407.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.08/2,070.90 = 407.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.08x = 2,070.90 × 407.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.08x = 842,959.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,959.85/1,381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.37

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