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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.71, 2,079.99 and 564.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.71, 2,079.99 and 564.99 is: 847.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.71 : 2,079.99 = 564.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.71/2,079.99 = 564.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.71x = 2,079.99 × 564.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.71x = 1,175,173.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,173.55/1,386.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.45

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