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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.73, 2,075.58 and 409.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.73, 2,075.58 and 409.84 is: 614.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.73 : 2,075.58 = 409.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.73/2,075.58 = 409.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.73x = 2,075.58 × 409.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.73x = 850,655.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,655.71/1,383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.76

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