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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.35, 2,079.62 and 565.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.35, 2,079.62 and 565.01 is: 847.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.35 : 2,079.62 = 565.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.35/2,079.62 = 565.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.35x = 2,079.62 × 565.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.35x = 1,175,006.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,006.10/1,386.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.55

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