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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.82, 2,074.23 and 409.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.82, 2,074.23 and 409.65 is: 614.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.82 : 2,074.23 = 409.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.82/2,074.23 = 409.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.82x = 2,074.23 × 409.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.82x = 849,708.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,708.32/1,382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.48

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