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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.60, 2,344.76 and 697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.60, 2,344.76 and 697.68 is: 1,046.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.60 : 2,344.76 = 697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.60/2,344.76 = 697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.60x = 2,344.76 × 697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.60x = 1,635,892.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,892.16/1,563.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.23

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