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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.39, 2,078.03 and 411.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.39, 2,078.03 and 411.45 is: 617.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.39 : 2,078.03 = 411.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.39/2,078.03 = 411.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.39x = 2,078.03 × 411.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.39x = 855,006.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,006.47/1,385.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.16

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