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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.72, 2,344.26 and 408.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.72, 2,344.26 and 408.56 is: 612.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.72 : 2,344.26 = 408.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.72/2,344.26 = 408.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.72x = 2,344.26 × 408.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.72x = 957,770.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,770.87/1,562.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.89

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