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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.83, 2,034.41 and 565.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.83, 2,034.41 and 565.69 is: 848.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.83 : 2,034.41 = 565.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.83/2,034.41 = 565.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.83x = 2,034.41 × 565.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.83x = 1,150,845.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,845.39/1,356.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.19

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