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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.73, 2,078.58 and 411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.73, 2,078.58 and 411.84 is: 617.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.73 : 2,078.58 = 411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.73/2,078.58 = 411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.73x = 2,078.58 × 411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.73x = 856,042.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,042.39/1,385.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.76

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