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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.47, 2,326.73 and 564.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.47, 2,326.73 and 564.15 is: 846.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.47 : 2,326.73 = 564.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.47/2,326.73 = 564.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.47x = 2,326.73 × 564.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.47x = 1,312,621.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,621.91/1,551.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.05

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