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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.27, 2,073.33 and 408.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.27, 2,073.33 and 408.33 is: 612.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.27 : 2,073.33 = 408.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.27/2,073.33 = 408.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.27x = 2,073.33 × 408.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.27x = 846,602.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,602.84/1,382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.48

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