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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.46, 1,628.71 and 564.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.46, 1,628.71 and 564.82 is: 848.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.46 : 1,628.71 = 564.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.46/1,628.71 = 564.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.46x = 1,628.71 × 564.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.46x = 919,931.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,931.66/1,084.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.28

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