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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.13, 2,343.74 and 831.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.13, 2,343.74 and 831.78 is: 1,247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.13 : 2,343.74 = 831.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.13/2,343.74 = 831.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.13x = 2,343.74 × 831.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.13x = 1,949,471.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,471.90/1,562.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.96

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