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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.68, 2,074.02 and 408.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.68, 2,074.02 and 408.77 is: 613.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.68 : 2,074.02 = 408.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.68/2,074.02 = 408.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.68x = 2,074.02 × 408.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.68x = 847,784.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,784.74/1,382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.15

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