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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.87, 2,344.45 and 408.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.87, 2,344.45 and 408.63 is: 612.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.87 : 2,344.45 = 408.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.87/2,344.45 = 408.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.87x = 2,344.45 × 408.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.87x = 958,012.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,012.60/1,562.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.98

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