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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.04, 2,074.44 and 409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.04, 2,074.44 and 409.04 is: 613.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.04 : 2,074.44 = 409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.04/2,074.44 = 409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.04x = 2,074.44 × 409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.04x = 848,528.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,528.94/1,383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.52

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