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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.08, 2,342.40 and 831.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.08, 2,342.40 and 831.46 is: 1,246.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.08 : 2,342.40 = 831.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.08/2,342.40 = 831.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.08x = 2,342.40 × 831.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.08x = 1,947,611.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,611.90/1,562.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.81

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