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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.50, 2,073.81 and 408.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.50, 2,073.81 and 408.69 is: 613.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.50 : 2,073.81 = 408.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.50/2,073.81 = 408.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.50x = 2,073.81 × 408.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.50x = 847,545.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,545.41/1,382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.05

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