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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.72, 2,342.62 and 536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.72, 2,342.62 and 536 is: 803.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.72 : 2,342.62 = 536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.72/2,342.62 = 536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.72x = 2,342.62 × 536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.72x = 1,255,644.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,644.32/1,562.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.50

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