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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.14, 2,325.70 and 563.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.14, 2,325.70 and 563.78 is: 845.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.14 : 2,325.70 = 563.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.14/2,325.70 = 563.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.14x = 2,325.70 × 563.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.14x = 1,311,170.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,170.11/1,551.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.29

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