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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.96, 2,346.25 and 468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.96, 2,346.25 and 468.24 is: 702.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.96 : 2,346.25 = 468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.96/2,346.25 = 468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.96x = 2,346.25 × 468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.96x = 1,098,608.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,608.10/1,563.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.45

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