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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.94, 2,077.20 and 807.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.94, 2,077.20 and 807.60 is: 1,210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.94 : 2,077.20 = 807.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.94/2,077.20 = 807.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.94x = 2,077.20 × 807.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.94x = 1,677,546.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,546.72/1,385.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.40

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