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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385, 2,077.50 and 701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385, 2,077.50 and 701 is: 1,051.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385 : 2,077.50 = 701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385/2,077.50 = 701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385x = 2,077.50 × 701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385x = 1,456,327.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,327.50/1,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.50

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