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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.48, 2,078.36 and 461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.48, 2,078.36 and 461.64 is: 692.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.48 : 2,078.36 = 461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.48/2,078.36 = 461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.48x = 2,078.36 × 461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.48x = 959,454.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,454.11/1,385.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.51

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