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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.60, 2,078.40 and 656.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.60, 2,078.40 and 656.60 is: 984.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.60 : 2,078.40 = 656.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.60/2,078.40 = 656.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.60x = 2,078.40 × 656.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.60x = 1,364,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,677.44/1,385.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.90

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