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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.67, 2,345.46 and 409.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.67, 2,345.46 and 409.42 is: 614.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.67 : 2,345.46 = 409.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.67/2,345.46 = 409.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.67x = 2,345.46 × 409.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.67x = 960,278.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,278.23/1,563.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.12

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