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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.98, 2,327.09 and 564.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.98, 2,327.09 and 564.45 is: 846.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.98 : 2,327.09 = 564.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.98/2,327.09 = 564.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.98x = 2,327.09 × 564.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.98x = 1,313,523.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,523.13/1,551.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.36

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