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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.81, 2,344.54 and 697.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.81, 2,344.54 and 697.13 is: 1,045.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.81 : 2,344.54 = 697.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.81/2,344.54 = 697.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.81x = 2,344.54 × 697.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.81x = 1,634,435.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,435.70/1,562.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.83

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