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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.84, 2,074.26 and 408.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.84, 2,074.26 and 408.86 is: 613.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.84 : 2,074.26 = 408.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.84/2,074.26 = 408.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.84x = 2,074.26 × 408.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.84x = 848,090.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,090.25/1,382.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.30

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