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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.58, 2,073.87 and 408.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.58, 2,073.87 and 408.62 is: 612.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.58 : 2,073.87 = 408.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.58/2,073.87 = 408.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.58x = 2,073.87 × 408.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.58x = 847,414.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,414.39/1,382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.92

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