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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.52, 2,343.84 and 697.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.52, 2,343.84 and 697.36 is: 1,045.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.52 : 2,343.84 = 697.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.52/2,343.84 = 697.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.52x = 2,343.84 × 697.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.52x = 1,634,500.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,500.26/1,563.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.40

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