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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.68, 2,078.88 and 520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.68, 2,078.88 and 520 is: 780.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.68 : 2,078.88 = 520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.68/2,078.88 = 520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.68x = 2,078.88 × 520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.68x = 1,081,017.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,017.60/1,385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.14

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