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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.74, 2,078.70 and 411.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.74, 2,078.70 and 411.94 is: 617.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.74 : 2,078.70 = 411.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.74/2,078.70 = 411.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.74x = 2,078.70 × 411.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.74x = 856,299.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,299.68/1,385.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.94

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