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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.72, 2,072.34 and 407.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.72, 2,072.34 and 407.72 is: 611.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.72 : 2,072.34 = 407.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.72/2,072.34 = 407.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.72x = 2,072.34 × 407.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.72x = 844,934.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,934.46/1,381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.51

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