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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.96, 2,078.96 and 1,203.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.96, 2,078.96 and 1,203.71 is: 1,805.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.96 : 2,078.96 = 1,203.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.96/2,078.96 = 1,203.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.96x = 2,078.96 × 1,203.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.96x = 2,502,448.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,448.53/1,385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.58

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