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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.85, 2,343.08 and 466.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.85, 2,343.08 and 466.19 is: 699.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.85 : 2,343.08 = 466.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.85/2,343.08 = 466.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.85x = 2,343.08 × 466.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.85x = 1,092,320.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,320.47/1,561.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.38

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