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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.44, 2,072.46 and 407.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.44, 2,072.46 and 407.46 is: 611.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.44 : 2,072.46 = 407.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.44/2,072.46 = 407.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.44x = 2,072.46 × 407.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.44x = 844,444.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,444.55/1,381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.28

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