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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.05, 2,074.59 and 409.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.05, 2,074.59 and 409.25 is: 613.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.05 : 2,074.59 = 409.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.05/2,074.59 = 409.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.05x = 2,074.59 × 409.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.05x = 849,015.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,015.58/1,383.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.87

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