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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.18, 2,077.77 and 411.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.18, 2,077.77 and 411.27 is: 616.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.18 : 2,077.77 = 411.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.18/2,077.77 = 411.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.18x = 2,077.77 × 411.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.18x = 854,524.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,524.47/1,385.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.91

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