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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.92, 2,078.14 and 563.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.92, 2,078.14 and 563.28 is: 845.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.92 : 2,078.14 = 563.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.92/2,078.14 = 563.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.92x = 2,078.14 × 563.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.92x = 1,170,574.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,574.70/1,384.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.23

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