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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.74, 2,075.70 and 562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.74, 2,075.70 and 562.40 is: 843.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.74 : 2,075.70 = 562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.74/2,075.70 = 562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.74x = 2,075.70 × 562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.74x = 1,167,373.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,373.68/1,383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.64

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