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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.95, 2,072.61 and 407.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.95, 2,072.61 and 407.82 is: 611.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.95 : 2,072.61 = 407.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.95/2,072.61 = 407.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.95x = 2,072.61 × 407.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.95x = 845,251.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,251.81/1,381.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.64

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