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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.26, 2,344.88 and 913.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.26, 2,344.88 and 913.52 is: 1,370.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.26 : 2,344.88 = 913.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.26/2,344.88 = 913.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.26x = 2,344.88 × 913.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.26x = 2,142,094.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,094.78/1,563.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.27

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