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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.44, 2,080.08 and 564.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.44, 2,080.08 and 564.56 is: 847.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.44 : 2,080.08 = 564.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.44/2,080.08 = 564.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.44x = 2,080.08 × 564.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.44x = 1,174,329.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,329.96/1,386.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.01

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