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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.70, 2,078.23 and 564.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.70, 2,078.23 and 564.01 is: 845.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.70 : 2,078.23 = 564.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.70/2,078.23 = 564.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.70x = 2,078.23 × 564.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.70x = 1,172,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,142.50/1,386.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.27

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