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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.59, 2,077.56 and 563.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.59, 2,077.56 and 563.44 is: 844.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.59 : 2,077.56 = 563.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.59/2,077.56 = 563.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.59x = 2,077.56 × 563.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.59x = 1,170,580.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,580.41/1,385.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.82

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