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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.07, 2,343.47 and 466.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.07, 2,343.47 and 466.41 is: 699.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.07 : 2,343.47 = 466.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.07/2,343.47 = 466.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.07x = 2,343.47 × 466.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.07x = 1,093,015.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,015.51/1,562.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.72

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