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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.51, 2,072.33 and 407.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.51, 2,072.33 and 407.53 is: 611.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.51 : 2,072.33 = 407.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.51/2,072.33 = 407.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.51x = 2,072.33 × 407.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.51x = 844,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,541.02/1,381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.32

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