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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.33, 2,078.01 and 411.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.33, 2,078.01 and 411.45 is: 617.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.33 : 2,078.01 = 411.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.33/2,078.01 = 411.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.33x = 2,078.01 × 411.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.33x = 854,997.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,997.21/1,385.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.18

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