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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.82, 2,077.51 and 564.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.82, 2,077.51 and 564.78 is: 846.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.82 : 2,077.51 = 564.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.82/2,077.51 = 564.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.82x = 2,077.51 × 564.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.82x = 1,173,334.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,334.69/1,385.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.67

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