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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.84, 2,344.08 and 408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.84, 2,344.08 and 408.68 is: 612.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.84 : 2,344.08 = 408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.84/2,344.08 = 408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.84x = 2,344.08 × 408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.84x = 957,978.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,978.61/1,562.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.97

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