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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.05, 2,073.41 and 408.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.05, 2,073.41 and 408.14 is: 612.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.05 : 2,073.41 = 408.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.05/2,073.41 = 408.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.05x = 2,073.41 × 408.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.05x = 846,241.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,241.56/1,382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.31

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