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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.40, 2,073.61 and 408.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.40, 2,073.61 and 408.58 is: 612.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.40 : 2,073.61 = 408.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.40/2,073.61 = 408.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.40x = 2,073.61 × 408.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.40x = 847,237.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,237.14/1,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.87

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