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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.82, 2,074.50 and 408.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.82, 2,074.50 and 408.98 is: 613.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.82 : 2,074.50 = 408.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.82/2,074.50 = 408.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.82x = 2,074.50 × 408.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.82x = 848,429.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,429.01/1,382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.55

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