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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.16, 2,078.10 and 411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.16, 2,078.10 and 411.24 is: 616.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.16 : 2,078.10 = 411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.16/2,078.10 = 411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.16x = 2,078.10 × 411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.16x = 854,597.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,597.84/1,385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.97

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