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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.76, 2,074.14 and 409.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.76, 2,074.14 and 409.14 is: 613.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.76 : 2,074.14 = 409.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.76/2,074.14 = 409.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.76x = 2,074.14 × 409.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.76x = 848,613.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,613.64/1,382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.71

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