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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.56, 1,614.92 and 564.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.56, 1,614.92 and 564.48 is: 845.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.56 : 1,614.92 = 564.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.56/1,614.92 = 564.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.56x = 1,614.92 × 564.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.56x = 911,590.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,590.04/1,078.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.19

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