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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.09, 2,073.45 and 408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.09, 2,073.45 and 408.16 is: 612.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.09 : 2,073.45 = 408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.09/2,073.45 = 408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.09x = 2,073.45 × 408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.09x = 846,288.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,288.98/1,382.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.33

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