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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.51, 2,078.70 and 605.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.51, 2,078.70 and 605.15 is: 907.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.51 : 2,078.70 = 605.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.51/2,078.70 = 605.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.51x = 2,078.70 × 605.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.51x = 1,257,925.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,925.31/1,385.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.91

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