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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.55, 2,079.54 and 563.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.55, 2,079.54 and 563.82 is: 846.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.55 : 2,079.54 = 563.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.55/2,079.54 = 563.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.55x = 2,079.54 × 563.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.55x = 1,172,486.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,486.24/1,385.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.22

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