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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.68, 2,072.28 and 407.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.68, 2,072.28 and 407.56 is: 611.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.68 : 2,072.28 = 407.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.68/2,072.28 = 407.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.68x = 2,072.28 × 407.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.68x = 844,578.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,578.44/1,381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.27

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