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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.60, 1,625.52 and 564.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.60, 1,625.52 and 564.68 is: 845.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.60 : 1,625.52 = 564.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.60/1,625.52 = 564.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.60x = 1,625.52 × 564.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.60x = 917,898.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,898.63/1,085.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.52

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