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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.06, 2,015.84 and 563.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.06, 2,015.84 and 563.85 is: 845.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.06 : 2,015.84 = 563.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.06/2,015.84 = 563.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.06x = 2,015.84 × 563.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.06x = 1,136,631.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,631.38/1,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.67

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