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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.29, 2,342.72 and 466.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.29, 2,342.72 and 466.46 is: 699.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.29 : 2,342.72 = 466.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.29/2,342.72 = 466.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.29x = 2,342.72 × 466.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.29x = 1,092,783.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,783.41/1,562.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.48

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