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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.43, 2,343.63 and 408.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.43, 2,343.63 and 408.18 is: 612.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.43 : 2,343.63 = 408.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.43/2,343.63 = 408.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.43x = 2,343.63 × 408.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.43x = 956,622.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,622.89/1,562.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.27

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