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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.84, 2,078.76 and 564.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.84, 2,078.76 and 564.32 is: 846.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.84 : 2,078.76 = 564.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.84/2,078.76 = 564.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.84x = 2,078.76 × 564.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.84x = 1,173,085.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,085.84/1,385.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.48

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