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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.61, 2,079.18 and 564.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.61, 2,079.18 and 564.46 is: 847.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.61 : 2,079.18 = 564.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.61/2,079.18 = 564.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.61x = 2,079.18 × 564.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.61x = 1,173,616.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,616.54/1,385.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.00

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