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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.68, 2,342.10 and 831.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.68, 2,342.10 and 831.16 is: 1,245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.68 : 2,342.10 = 831.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.68/2,342.10 = 831.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.68x = 2,342.10 × 831.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.68x = 1,946,659.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,659.84/1,562.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.72

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