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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.15, 2,074.11 and 561.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.15, 2,074.11 and 561.13 is: 841.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.15 : 2,074.11 = 561.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.15/2,074.11 = 561.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.15x = 2,074.11 × 561.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.15x = 1,163,845.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,845.34/1,383.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.45

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