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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.14, 2,077.77 and 411.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.14, 2,077.77 and 411.25 is: 616.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.14 : 2,077.77 = 411.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.14/2,077.77 = 411.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.14x = 2,077.77 × 411.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.14x = 854,482.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,482.91/1,385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.89

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