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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.47, 2,078.21 and 411.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.47, 2,078.21 and 411.58 is: 617.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.47 : 2,078.21 = 411.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.47/2,078.21 = 411.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.47x = 2,078.21 × 411.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.47x = 855,349.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,349.67/1,385.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.37

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