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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.72, 2,077.43 and 564.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.72, 2,077.43 and 564.38 is: 846.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.72 : 2,077.43 = 564.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.72/2,077.43 = 564.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.72x = 2,077.43 × 564.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.72x = 1,172,459.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,459.94/1,385.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.10

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