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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.71, 2,342.23 and 637.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.71, 2,342.23 and 637.21 is: 955.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.71 : 2,342.23 = 637.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.71/2,342.23 = 637.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.71x = 2,342.23 × 637.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.71x = 1,492,489.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,489.19/1,562.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.07

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