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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.20, 2,071.56 and 407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.20, 2,071.56 and 407.08 is: 610.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.20 : 2,071.56 = 407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.20/2,071.56 = 407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.20x = 2,071.56 × 407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.20x = 843,290.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,290.64/1,381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.55

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