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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.02, 2,116.53 and 385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.02, 2,116.53 and 385.02 is: 577.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.02 : 2,116.53 = 385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.02/2,116.53 = 385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.02x = 2,116.53 × 385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.02x = 814,906.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,906.38/1,411.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.53

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