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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.09, 2,345.96 and 409.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.09, 2,345.96 and 409.93 is: 614.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.09 : 2,345.96 = 409.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.09/2,345.96 = 409.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.09x = 2,345.96 × 409.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.09x = 961,677.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,677.33/1,564.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.85

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