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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.75, 2,078.63 and 359.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.75, 2,078.63 and 359.75 is: 539.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.75 : 2,078.63 = 359.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.75/2,078.63 = 359.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.75x = 2,078.63 × 359.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.75x = 747,787.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,787.14/1,385.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.63

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