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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.53, 2,078.40 and 411.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.53, 2,078.40 and 411.63 is: 617.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.53 : 2,078.40 = 411.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.53/2,078.40 = 411.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.53x = 2,078.40 × 411.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.53x = 855,521.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,521.40/1,385.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.47

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