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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.86, 2,342.82 and 407.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.86, 2,342.82 and 407.64 is: 611.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.86 : 2,342.82 = 407.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.86/2,342.82 = 407.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.86x = 2,342.82 × 407.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.86x = 955,027.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,027.14/1,561.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.47

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