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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.97, 2,079.35 and 564.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.97, 2,079.35 and 564.83 is: 847.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.97 : 2,079.35 = 564.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.97/2,079.35 = 564.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.97x = 2,079.35 × 564.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.97x = 1,174,476.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,476.44/1,385.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.40

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