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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.10, 2,342.60 and 869.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.10, 2,342.60 and 869.41 is: 1,302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.10 : 2,342.60 = 869.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.10/2,342.60 = 869.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.10x = 2,342.60 × 869.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.10x = 2,036,672.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,672.67/1,563.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.97

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