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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.70, 2,073.45 and 408.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.70, 2,073.45 and 408.87 is: 613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.70 : 2,073.45 = 408.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.70/2,073.45 = 408.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.70x = 2,073.45 × 408.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.70x = 847,771.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,771.50/1,382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.13

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