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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.24, 2,107.62 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.24, 2,107.62 and 379 is: 568.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.24 : 2,107.62 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.24/2,107.62 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.24x = 2,107.62 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.24x = 798,787.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,787.98/1,405.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.44

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