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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.52, 2,071.55 and 407.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.52, 2,071.55 and 407.48 is: 611.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.52 : 2,071.55 = 407.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.52/2,071.55 = 407.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.52x = 2,071.55 × 407.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.52x = 844,115.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,115.19/1,381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.00

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