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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.64, 2,078.87 and 563.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.64, 2,078.87 and 563.69 is: 845.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.64 : 2,078.87 = 563.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.64/2,078.87 = 563.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.64x = 2,078.87 × 563.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.64x = 1,171,840.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,840.61/1,385.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.70

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