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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.11, 2,344.77 and 589.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.11, 2,344.77 and 589.22 is: 883.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.11 : 2,344.77 = 589.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.11/2,344.77 = 589.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.11x = 2,344.77 × 589.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.11x = 1,381,585.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,585.38/1,563.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.87

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