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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.73, 2,344.83 and 685.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.73, 2,344.83 and 685.13 is: 1,028.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.73 : 2,344.83 = 685.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.73/2,344.83 = 685.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.73x = 2,344.83 × 685.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.73x = 1,606,501.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,501.65/1,562.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.01

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