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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.74, 2,343.96 and 408.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.74, 2,343.96 and 408.49 is: 612.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.74 : 2,343.96 = 408.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.74/2,343.96 = 408.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.74x = 2,343.96 × 408.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.74x = 957,484.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,484.22/1,562.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.70

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