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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.56, 2,076.72 and 615.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.56, 2,076.72 and 615.52 is: 922.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.56 : 2,076.72 = 615.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.56/2,076.72 = 615.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.56x = 2,076.72 × 615.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.56x = 1,278,262.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,262.69/1,385.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.56

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