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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.12, 2,346.02 and 409.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.12, 2,346.02 and 409.87 is: 614.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.12 : 2,346.02 = 409.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.12/2,346.02 = 409.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.12x = 2,346.02 × 409.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.12x = 961,563.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,563.22/1,564.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.76

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