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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.52, 2,077.76 and 460.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.52, 2,077.76 and 460.92 is: 691.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.52 : 2,077.76 = 460.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.52/2,077.76 = 460.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.52x = 2,077.76 × 460.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.52x = 957,681.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,681.14/1,385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.21

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