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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.04, 2,072.75 and 407.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.04, 2,072.75 and 407.91 is: 611.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.04 : 2,072.75 = 407.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.04/2,072.75 = 407.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.04x = 2,072.75 × 407.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.04x = 845,495.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,495.71/1,382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.78

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