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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.92, 2,340.33 and 913.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.92, 2,340.33 and 913.30 is: 1,367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.92 : 2,340.33 = 913.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.92/2,340.33 = 913.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.92x = 2,340.33 × 913.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.92x = 2,137,423.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,423.39/1,562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.58

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