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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.33, 2,071.32 and 407.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.33, 2,071.32 and 407.17 is: 610.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.33 : 2,071.32 = 407.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.33/2,071.32 = 407.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.33x = 2,071.32 × 407.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.33x = 843,379.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,379.36/1,381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.56

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