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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.29, 2,074.72 and 561.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.29, 2,074.72 and 561.55 is: 842.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.29 : 2,074.72 = 561.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.29/2,074.72 = 561.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.29x = 2,074.72 × 561.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.29x = 1,165,059.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,059.02/1,383.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.24

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