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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.10, 2,079.39 and 564.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.10, 2,079.39 and 564.82 is: 847.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.10 : 2,079.39 = 564.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.10/2,079.39 = 564.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.10x = 2,079.39 × 564.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.10x = 1,174,481.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,481.06/1,386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.33

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