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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563, 2,344.50 and 697.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563, 2,344.50 and 697.29 is: 1,045.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563 : 2,344.50 = 697.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563/2,344.50 = 697.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563x = 2,344.50 × 697.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563x = 1,634,796.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,796.41/1,563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.94

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