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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.54, 2,345.34 and 409.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.54, 2,345.34 and 409.32 is: 613.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.54 : 2,345.34 = 409.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.54/2,345.34 = 409.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.54x = 2,345.34 × 409.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.54x = 959,994.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,994.57/1,563.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.99

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