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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.22, 2,073.60 and 408.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.22, 2,073.60 and 408.42 is: 612.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.22 : 2,073.60 = 408.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.22/2,073.60 = 408.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.22x = 2,073.60 × 408.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.22x = 846,899.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,899.71/1,382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.71

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