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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.98, 2,078.19 and 563.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.98, 2,078.19 and 563.86 is: 846.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.98 : 2,078.19 = 563.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.98/2,078.19 = 563.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.98x = 2,078.19 × 563.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.98x = 1,171,808.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,808.21/1,384.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.08

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