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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.73, 2,074.08 and 408.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.73, 2,074.08 and 408.84 is: 613.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.73 : 2,074.08 = 408.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.73/2,074.08 = 408.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.73x = 2,074.08 × 408.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.73x = 847,966.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,966.87/1,382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.26

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