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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.24, 2,077.92 and 411.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.24, 2,077.92 and 411.35 is: 617.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.24 : 2,077.92 = 411.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.24/2,077.92 = 411.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.24x = 2,077.92 × 411.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.24x = 854,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,742.00/1,385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.04

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