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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562, 2,343.08 and 536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562, 2,343.08 and 536 is: 804.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562 : 2,343.08 = 536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562/2,343.08 = 536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562x = 2,343.08 × 536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562x = 1,255,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,890.88/1,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.03

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