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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.01, 2,109.02 and 380.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.01, 2,109.02 and 380.01 is: 570.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.01 : 2,109.02 = 380.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.01/2,109.02 = 380.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.01x = 2,109.02 × 380.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.01x = 801,448.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,448.69/1,406.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.02

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