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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.17, 2,071.76 and 407.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.17, 2,071.76 and 407.35 is: 611.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.17 : 2,071.76 = 407.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.17/2,071.76 = 407.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.17x = 2,071.76 × 407.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.17x = 843,931.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,931.44/1,381.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.03

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