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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.40, 2,077.96 and 412.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.40, 2,077.96 and 412.12 is: 618.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.40 : 2,077.96 = 412.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.40/2,077.96 = 412.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.40x = 2,077.96 × 412.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.40x = 856,368.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,368.88/1,385.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.14

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