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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.44, 2,071.86 and 407.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.44, 2,071.86 and 407.32 is: 610.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.44 : 2,071.86 = 407.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.44/2,071.86 = 407.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.44x = 2,071.86 × 407.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.44x = 843,910.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,910.02/1,381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.89

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