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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.91, 2,015.73 and 564.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.91, 2,015.73 and 564.61 is: 846.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.91 : 2,015.73 = 564.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.91/2,015.73 = 564.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.91x = 2,015.73 × 564.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.91x = 1,138,101.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,101.32/1,344.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.23

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