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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.27, 2,072.08 and 407.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.27, 2,072.08 and 407.39 is: 611.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.27 : 2,072.08 = 407.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.27/2,072.08 = 407.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.27x = 2,072.08 × 407.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.27x = 844,137.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,137.45/1,381.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.13

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