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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.22, 2,346.70 and 524.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.22, 2,346.70 and 524.22 is: 786.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.22 : 2,346.70 = 524.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.22/2,346.70 = 524.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.22x = 2,346.70 × 524.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.22x = 1,230,184.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,184.45/1,564.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.45

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