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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.76, 2,078.68 and 616.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.76, 2,078.68 and 616.26 is: 924.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.76 : 2,078.68 = 616.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.76/2,078.68 = 616.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.76x = 2,078.68 × 616.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.76x = 1,281,007.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,007.34/1,385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.41

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