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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.79, 2,078.48 and 564.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.79, 2,078.48 and 564.05 is: 845.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.79 : 2,078.48 = 564.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.79/2,078.48 = 564.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.79x = 2,078.48 × 564.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.79x = 1,172,353.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,353.43/1,385.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.98

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