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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.46, 2,344.89 and 524.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.46, 2,344.89 and 524.22 is: 785.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.46 : 2,344.89 = 524.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.46/2,344.89 = 524.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.46x = 2,344.89 × 524.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.46x = 1,229,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,238.24/1,564.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.73

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