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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.61, 2,344.77 and 869.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.61, 2,344.77 and 869.18 is: 1,304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.61 : 2,344.77 = 869.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.61/2,344.77 = 869.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.61x = 2,344.77 × 869.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.61x = 2,038,015.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,015.46/1,562.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.24

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