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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.01, 2,077.61 and 655.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.01, 2,077.61 and 655.29 is: 982.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.01 : 2,077.61 = 655.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.01/2,077.61 = 655.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.01x = 2,077.61 × 655.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.01x = 1,361,433.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,433.78/1,385.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.98

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