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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.63, 2,344.14 and 697.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.63, 2,344.14 and 697.14 is: 1,045.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.63 : 2,344.14 = 697.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.63/2,344.14 = 697.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.63x = 2,344.14 × 697.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.63x = 1,634,193.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,193.76/1,562.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.80

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