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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.24, 2,344.71 and 408.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.24, 2,344.71 and 408.99 is: 613.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.24 : 2,344.71 = 408.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.24/2,344.71 = 408.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.24x = 2,344.71 × 408.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.24x = 958,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,962.94/1,563.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.45

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