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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.81, 2,079.05 and 411.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.81, 2,079.05 and 411.92 is: 617.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.81 : 2,079.05 = 411.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.81/2,079.05 = 411.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.81x = 2,079.05 × 411.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.81x = 856,402.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,402.28/1,385.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.98

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