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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.50, 2,108.25 and 379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.50, 2,108.25 and 379.50 is: 569.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.50 : 2,108.25 = 379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.50/2,108.25 = 379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.50x = 2,108.25 × 379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.50x = 800,080.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,080.88/1,405.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.25

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