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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.37, 2,078.07 and 411.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.37, 2,078.07 and 411.47 is: 617.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.37 : 2,078.07 = 411.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.37/2,078.07 = 411.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.37x = 2,078.07 × 411.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.37x = 855,068.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,068.66/1,385.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.21

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