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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.66, 2,073.98 and 408.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.66, 2,073.98 and 408.83 is: 613.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.66 : 2,073.98 = 408.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.66/2,073.98 = 408.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.66x = 2,073.98 × 408.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.66x = 847,911.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,911.45/1,382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.25

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