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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.08, 2,109.04 and 380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.08, 2,109.04 and 380 is: 569.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.08 : 2,109.04 = 380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.08/2,109.04 = 380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.08x = 2,109.04 × 380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.08x = 801,435.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,435.20/1,406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.98

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