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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.23, 2,345.61 and 524.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.23, 2,345.61 and 524.04 is: 785.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.23 : 2,345.61 = 524.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.23/2,345.61 = 524.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.23x = 2,345.61 × 524.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.23x = 1,229,193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,193.46/1,564.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.81

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