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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.24, 2,077.82 and 411.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.24, 2,077.82 and 411.34 is: 617.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.24 : 2,077.82 = 411.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.24/2,077.82 = 411.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.24x = 2,077.82 × 411.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.24x = 854,690.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,690.48/1,385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.00

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