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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.91, 2,078.96 and 564.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.91, 2,078.96 and 564.08 is: 846.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.91 : 2,078.96 = 564.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.91/2,078.96 = 564.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.91x = 2,078.96 × 564.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.91x = 1,172,686.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,686.54/1,385.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.15

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