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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.57, 2,078.48 and 605.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.57, 2,078.48 and 605.34 is: 908.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.57 : 2,078.48 = 605.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.57/2,078.48 = 605.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.57x = 2,078.48 × 605.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.57x = 1,258,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,184.06/1,385.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.07

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