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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.51, 2,077.85 and 411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.51, 2,077.85 and 411.28 is: 616.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.51 : 2,077.85 = 411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.51/2,077.85 = 411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.51x = 2,077.85 × 411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.51x = 854,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,573.98/1,385.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.80

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