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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.23, 2,071.83 and 407.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.23, 2,071.83 and 407.34 is: 611.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.23 : 2,071.83 = 407.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.23/2,071.83 = 407.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.23x = 2,071.83 × 407.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.23x = 843,939.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,939.23/1,381.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.01

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