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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.33, 2,077.95 and 564.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.33, 2,077.95 and 564.14 is: 846.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.33 : 2,077.95 = 564.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.33/2,077.95 = 564.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.33x = 2,077.95 × 564.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.33x = 1,172,256.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,256.18/1,385.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.19

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