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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.74, 2,074.11 and 408.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.74, 2,074.11 and 408.76 is: 613.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.74 : 2,074.11 = 408.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.74/2,074.11 = 408.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.74x = 2,074.11 × 408.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.74x = 847,813.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,813.20/1,382.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.14

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