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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563, 2,344.50 and 408.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563, 2,344.50 and 408.75 is: 613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563 : 2,344.50 = 408.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563/2,344.50 = 408.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563x = 2,344.50 × 408.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563x = 958,314.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,314.38/1,563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.13

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