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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.96, 2,345.16 and 914.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.96, 2,345.16 and 914.88 is: 1,371.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.96 : 2,345.16 = 914.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.96/2,345.16 = 914.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.96x = 2,345.16 × 914.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.96x = 2,145,539.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,539.98/1,563.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.86

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