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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.67, 2,079.04 and 615.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.67, 2,079.04 and 615.63 is: 923.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.67 : 2,079.04 = 615.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.67/2,079.04 = 615.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.67x = 2,079.04 × 615.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.67x = 1,279,907.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,907.46/1,385.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.68

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