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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.93, 2,345.90 and 589.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.93, 2,345.90 and 589.77 is: 884.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.93 : 2,345.90 = 589.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.93/2,345.90 = 589.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.93x = 2,345.90 × 589.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.93x = 1,383,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,541.44/1,563.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.66

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