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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.65, 2,079.79 and 564.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.65, 2,079.79 and 564.93 is: 847.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.65 : 2,079.79 = 564.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.65/2,079.79 = 564.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.65x = 2,079.79 × 564.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.65x = 1,174,935.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,935.76/1,386.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.32

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