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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.66, 2,080.52 and 565.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.66, 2,080.52 and 565.01 is: 847.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.66 : 2,080.52 = 565.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.66/2,080.52 = 565.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.66x = 2,080.52 × 565.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.66x = 1,175,514.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,514.61/1,386.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.73

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