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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.64, 2,076.72 and 563.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.64, 2,076.72 and 563.04 is: 843.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.64 : 2,076.72 = 563.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.64/2,076.72 = 563.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.64x = 2,076.72 × 563.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.64x = 1,169,276.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,276.43/1,385.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.85

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