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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.22, 2,071.64 and 407.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.22, 2,071.64 and 407.42 is: 611.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.22 : 2,071.64 = 407.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.22/2,071.64 = 407.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.22x = 2,071.64 × 407.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.22x = 844,027.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,027.57/1,381.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.07

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