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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.46, 2,075.76 and 562.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.46, 2,075.76 and 562.34 is: 844.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.46 : 2,075.76 = 562.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.46/2,075.76 = 562.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.46x = 2,075.76 × 562.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.46x = 1,167,282.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,282.88/1,382.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.35

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