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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.94, 2,079.25 and 412.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.94, 2,079.25 and 412.04 is: 618.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.94 : 2,079.25 = 412.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.94/2,079.25 = 412.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.94x = 2,079.25 × 412.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.94x = 856,734.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,734.17/1,385.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.16

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