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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.73, 2,074.10 and 408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.73, 2,074.10 and 408.60 is: 612.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.73 : 2,074.10 = 408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.73/2,074.10 = 408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.73x = 2,074.10 × 408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.73x = 847,475.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,475.22/1,382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.90

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