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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.20, 2,342.98 and 695.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.20, 2,342.98 and 695.69 is: 1,042.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.20 : 2,342.98 = 695.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.20/2,342.98 = 695.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.20x = 2,342.98 × 695.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.20x = 1,629,984.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,984.28/1,563.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.72

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