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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.10, 2,077.97 and 460.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.10, 2,077.97 and 460.59 is: 690.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.10 : 2,077.97 = 460.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.10/2,077.97 = 460.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.10x = 2,077.97 × 460.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.10x = 957,089.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,089.90/1,385.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.99

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