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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.28, 2,073.57 and 408.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.28, 2,073.57 and 408.38 is: 612.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.28 : 2,073.57 = 408.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.28/2,073.57 = 408.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.28x = 2,073.57 × 408.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.28x = 846,809.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,809.70/1,382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.62

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