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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.84, 2,078.77 and 412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.84, 2,078.77 and 412.02 is: 618.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.84 : 2,078.77 = 412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.84/2,078.77 = 412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.84x = 2,078.77 × 412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.84x = 856,494.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,494.82/1,385.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.03

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