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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.01, 2,080.20 and 565.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.01, 2,080.20 and 565.32 is: 847.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.01 : 2,080.20 = 565.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.01/2,080.20 = 565.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.01x = 2,080.20 × 565.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.01x = 1,175,972.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,972.98/1,388.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.24

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