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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.03, 2,077.65 and 411.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.03, 2,077.65 and 411.13 is: 616.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.03 : 2,077.65 = 411.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.03/2,077.65 = 411.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.03x = 2,077.65 × 411.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.03x = 854,173.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,173.86/1,385.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.72

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