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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.58, 2,071.65 and 407.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.58, 2,071.65 and 407.55 is: 611.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.58 : 2,071.65 = 407.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.58/2,071.65 = 407.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.58x = 2,071.65 × 407.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.58x = 844,300.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,300.96/1,381.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.11

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