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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.26, 2,344.32 and 832.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.26, 2,344.32 and 832.26 is: 1,247.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.26 : 2,344.32 = 832.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.26/2,344.32 = 832.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.26x = 2,344.32 × 832.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.26x = 1,951,083.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,083.76/1,564.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.29

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