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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.83, 2,077.92 and 563.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.83, 2,077.92 and 563.67 is: 845.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.83 : 2,077.92 = 563.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.83/2,077.92 = 563.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.83x = 2,077.92 × 563.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.83x = 1,171,261.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,261.17/1,384.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.78

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