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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.92, 2,075.26 and 409.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.92, 2,075.26 and 409.68 is: 614.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.92 : 2,075.26 = 409.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.92/2,075.26 = 409.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.92x = 2,075.26 × 409.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.92x = 850,192.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,192.52/1,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.34

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