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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.62, 1,820.16 and 564

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.62, 1,820.16 and 564 is: 845.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.62 : 1,820.16 = 564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.62/1,820.16 = 564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.62x = 1,820.16 × 564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.62x = 1,026,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,570.24/1,213.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.87

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