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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.82, 2,078.82 and 461.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.82, 2,078.82 and 461.36 is: 692.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.82 : 2,078.82 = 461.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.82/2,078.82 = 461.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.82x = 2,078.82 × 461.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.82x = 959,074.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,074.00/1,385.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.06

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