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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.28, 2,077.92 and 411.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.28, 2,077.92 and 411.48 is: 617.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.28 : 2,077.92 = 411.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.28/2,077.92 = 411.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.28x = 2,077.92 × 411.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.28x = 855,022.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,022.52/1,385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.22

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