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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.79, 2,345.25 and 832.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.79, 2,345.25 and 832.88 is: 1,249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.79 : 2,345.25 = 832.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.79/2,345.25 = 832.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.79x = 2,345.25 × 832.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.79x = 1,953,320.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,320.81/1,562.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.89

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