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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.41, 2,074.98 and 605.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.41, 2,074.98 and 605.07 is: 906.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.41 : 2,074.98 = 605.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.41/2,074.98 = 605.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.41x = 2,074.98 × 605.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.41x = 1,255,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,508.15/1,384.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.89

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