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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.32, 2,077.38 and 519.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.32, 2,077.38 and 519.40 is: 778.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.32 : 2,077.38 = 519.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.32/2,077.38 = 519.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.32x = 2,077.38 × 519.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.32x = 1,078,991.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,991.17/1,385.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.88

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