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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.35, 2,078.37 and 411.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.35, 2,078.37 and 411.45 is: 617.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.35 : 2,078.37 = 411.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.35/2,078.37 = 411.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.35x = 2,078.37 × 411.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.35x = 855,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,145.34/1,385.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.28

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