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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.55, 2,079.79 and 564.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.55, 2,079.79 and 564.62 is: 846.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.55 : 2,079.79 = 564.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.55/2,079.79 = 564.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.55x = 2,079.79 × 564.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.55x = 1,174,291.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,291.03/1,386.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.92

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