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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.05, 2,074.32 and 408.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.05, 2,074.32 and 408.92 is: 613.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.05 : 2,074.32 = 408.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.05/2,074.32 = 408.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.05x = 2,074.32 × 408.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.05x = 848,230.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,230.93/1,383.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.30

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