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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.62, 2,345.87 and 468.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.62, 2,345.87 and 468.04 is: 702.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.62 : 2,345.87 = 468.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.62/2,345.87 = 468.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.62x = 2,345.87 × 468.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.62x = 1,097,960.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,960.99/1,563.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.19

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