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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.99, 2,079.90 and 564.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.99, 2,079.90 and 564.70 is: 846.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.99 : 2,079.90 = 564.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.99/2,079.90 = 564.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.99x = 2,079.90 × 564.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.99x = 1,174,519.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,519.53/1,386.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.81

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