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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.46, 2,079.09 and 519.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.46, 2,079.09 and 519.75 is: 779.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.46 : 2,079.09 = 519.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.46/2,079.09 = 519.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.46x = 2,079.09 × 519.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.46x = 1,080,607.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,607.03/1,385.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.96

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