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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344, 2,014.56 and 563.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344, 2,014.56 and 563.81 is: 845.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344 : 2,014.56 = 563.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344/2,014.56 = 563.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344x = 2,014.56 × 563.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344x = 1,135,819.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,819.00/1,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.10

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