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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.46, 2,078.15 and 359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.46, 2,078.15 and 359.46 is: 539.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.46 : 2,078.15 = 359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.46/2,078.15 = 359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.46x = 2,078.15 × 359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.46x = 747,010.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,010.00/1,385.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.18

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