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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.69, 2,078.24 and 461.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.69, 2,078.24 and 461.22 is: 691.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.69 : 2,078.24 = 461.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.69/2,078.24 = 461.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.69x = 2,078.24 × 461.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.69x = 958,523.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,523.55/1,385.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.73

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