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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.15, 2,343.56 and 466.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.15, 2,343.56 and 466.60 is: 700.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.15 : 2,343.56 = 466.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.15/2,343.56 = 466.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.15x = 2,343.56 × 466.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.15x = 1,093,496.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,496.90/1,562.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.00

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