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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.08, 2,349.45 and 948.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.08, 2,349.45 and 948.06 is: 1,424.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.08 : 2,349.45 = 948.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.08/2,349.45 = 948.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.08x = 2,349.45 × 948.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.08x = 2,227,419.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,419.57/1,564.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.11

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