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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.35, 2,077.02 and 716.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.35, 2,077.02 and 716.59 is: 1,074.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.35 : 2,077.02 = 716.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.35/2,077.02 = 716.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.35x = 2,077.02 × 716.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.35x = 1,488,371.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,371.76/1,385.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.37

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