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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.35, 2,078.12 and 564.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.35, 2,078.12 and 564.01 is: 846.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.35 : 2,078.12 = 564.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.35/2,078.12 = 564.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.35x = 2,078.12 × 564.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.35x = 1,172,076.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,076.68/1,385.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.05

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