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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.01, 2,077.74 and 460.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.01, 2,077.74 and 460.41 is: 690.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.01 : 2,077.74 = 460.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.01/2,077.74 = 460.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.01x = 2,077.74 × 460.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.01x = 956,612.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,612.27/1,385.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.69

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