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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.55, 2,078.37 and 461.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.55, 2,078.37 and 461.25 is: 691.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.55 : 2,078.37 = 461.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.55/2,078.37 = 461.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.55x = 2,078.37 × 461.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.55x = 958,648.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,648.16/1,385.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.89

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