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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.04, 2,077.56 and 605.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.04, 2,077.56 and 605.01 is: 907.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.04 : 2,077.56 = 605.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.04/2,077.56 = 605.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.04x = 2,077.56 × 605.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.04x = 1,256,944.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,944.58/1,385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.52

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