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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.78, 2,079.03 and 520.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.78, 2,079.03 and 520.34 is: 780.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.78 : 2,079.03 = 520.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.78/2,079.03 = 520.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.78x = 2,079.03 × 520.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.78x = 1,081,802.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,802.47/1,385.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.65

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