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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.53, 2,078.29 and 411.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.53, 2,078.29 and 411.55 is: 617.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.53 : 2,078.29 = 411.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.53/2,078.29 = 411.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.53x = 2,078.29 × 411.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.53x = 855,320.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,320.25/1,385.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.32

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