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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.85, 2,020.65 and 566.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.85, 2,020.65 and 566.44 is: 849.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.85 : 2,020.65 = 566.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.85/2,020.65 = 566.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.85x = 2,020.65 × 566.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.85x = 1,144,576.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,576.99/1,346.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.82

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