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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.63, 2,077.08 and 564.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.63, 2,077.08 and 564.48 is: 846.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.63 : 2,077.08 = 564.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.63/2,077.08 = 564.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.63x = 2,077.08 × 564.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.63x = 1,172,473.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,473.30/1,385.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.17

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