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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.32, 2,079.48 and 564.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.32, 2,079.48 and 564.04 is: 846.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.32 : 2,079.48 = 564.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.32/2,079.48 = 564.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.32x = 2,079.48 × 564.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.32x = 1,172,909.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,909.90/1,386.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.06

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