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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.40, 2,074.82 and 409.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.40, 2,074.82 and 409.28 is: 613.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.40 : 2,074.82 = 409.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.40/2,074.82 = 409.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.40x = 2,074.82 × 409.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.40x = 849,169.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,169.91/1,383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.83

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