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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.38, 2,346.44 and 870.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.38, 2,346.44 and 870.89 is: 1,306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.38 : 2,346.44 = 870.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.38/2,346.44 = 870.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.38x = 2,346.44 × 870.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.38x = 2,043,475.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,475.04/1,564.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.25

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