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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.45, 2,078.25 and 461.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.45, 2,078.25 and 461.10 is: 691.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.45 : 2,078.25 = 461.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.45/2,078.25 = 461.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.45x = 2,078.25 × 461.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.45x = 958,278.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,278.77/1,385.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.67

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