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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.86, 1,615.68 and 563.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.86, 1,615.68 and 563.50 is: 845.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.86 : 1,615.68 = 563.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.86/1,615.68 = 563.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.86x = 1,615.68 × 563.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.86x = 910,435.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,435.68/1,076.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.45

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