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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.75, 2,108.63 and 379.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.75, 2,108.63 and 379.75 is: 569.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.75 : 2,108.63 = 379.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.75/2,108.63 = 379.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.75x = 2,108.63 × 379.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.75x = 800,750.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,750.34/1,405.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.63

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