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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.28, 2,077.96 and 563.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.28, 2,077.96 and 563.53 is: 845.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.28 : 2,077.96 = 563.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.28/2,077.96 = 563.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.28x = 2,077.96 × 563.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.28x = 1,170,992.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,992.80/1,385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.31

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