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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.63, 2,345.88 and 468.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.63, 2,345.88 and 468.03 is: 702.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.63 : 2,345.88 = 468.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.63/2,345.88 = 468.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.63x = 2,345.88 × 468.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.63x = 1,097,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,942.22/1,563.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.18

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