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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.01, 2,343.04 and 407.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.01, 2,343.04 and 407.76 is: 611.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.01 : 2,343.04 = 407.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.01/2,343.04 = 407.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.01x = 2,343.04 × 407.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.01x = 955,396.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,396.97/1,562.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.65

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