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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.85, 2,080.84 and 564.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.85, 2,080.84 and 564.91 is: 847.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.85 : 2,080.84 = 564.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.85/2,080.84 = 564.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.85x = 2,080.84 × 564.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.85x = 1,175,487.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,487.32/1,386.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.60

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