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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.02, 1,627.38 and 564.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.02, 1,627.38 and 564.73 is: 847.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.02 : 1,627.38 = 564.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.02/1,627.38 = 564.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.02x = 1,627.38 × 564.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.02x = 919,030.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,030.31/1,085.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.02

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