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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.46, 2,342.16 and 574.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.46, 2,342.16 and 574.98 is: 861.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.46 : 2,342.16 = 574.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.46/2,342.16 = 574.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.46x = 2,342.16 × 574.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.46x = 1,346,695.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,695.16/1,562.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.91

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