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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.74, 2,343.57 and 981.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.74, 2,343.57 and 981.88 is: 1,472.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.74 : 2,343.57 = 981.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.74/2,343.57 = 981.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.74x = 2,343.57 × 981.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.74x = 2,301,104.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,104.51/1,562.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.48

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