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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.35, 2,077.97 and 345.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.35, 2,077.97 and 345.35 is: 518.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.35 : 2,077.97 = 345.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.35/2,077.97 = 345.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.35x = 2,077.97 × 345.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.35x = 717,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,626.94/1,385.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.01

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