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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.96, 2,079.04 and 520.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.96, 2,079.04 and 520.26 is: 780.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.96 : 2,079.04 = 520.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.96/2,079.04 = 520.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.96x = 2,079.04 × 520.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.96x = 1,081,641.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,641.35/1,385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.43

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