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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.25, 2,078.39 and 563.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.25, 2,078.39 and 563.73 is: 845.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.25 : 2,078.39 = 563.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.25/2,078.39 = 563.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.25x = 2,078.39 × 563.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.25x = 1,171,652.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,652.20/1,385.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.81

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