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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.40, 2,077.85 and 634.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.40, 2,077.85 and 634.74 is: 951.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.40 : 2,077.85 = 634.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.40/2,077.85 = 634.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.40x = 2,077.85 × 634.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.40x = 1,318,888.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,888.30/1,385.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.99

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