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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.38, 2,073.56 and 408.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.38, 2,073.56 and 408.46 is: 612.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.38 : 2,073.56 = 408.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.38/2,073.56 = 408.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.38x = 2,073.56 × 408.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.38x = 846,966.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,966.32/1,382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.69

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