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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.46, 2,078.37 and 563.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.46, 2,078.37 and 563.85 is: 845.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.46 : 2,078.37 = 563.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.46/2,078.37 = 563.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.46x = 2,078.37 × 563.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.46x = 1,171,888.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,888.92/1,385.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.85

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