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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.34, 2,073.30 and 408.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.34, 2,073.30 and 408.36 is: 612.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.34 : 2,073.30 = 408.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.34/2,073.30 = 408.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.34x = 2,073.30 × 408.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.34x = 846,652.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,652.79/1,382.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.48

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