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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.16, 2,071.71 and 407.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.16, 2,071.71 and 407.24 is: 610.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.16 : 2,071.71 = 407.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.16/2,071.71 = 407.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.16x = 2,071.71 × 407.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.16x = 843,683.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,683.18/1,381.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.85

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