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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.24, 2,072.06 and 407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.24, 2,072.06 and 407.22 is: 610.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.24 : 2,072.06 = 407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.24/2,072.06 = 407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.24x = 2,072.06 × 407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.24x = 843,784.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,784.27/1,381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.89

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