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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.52, 2,343.13 and 915.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.52, 2,343.13 and 915.71 is: 1,371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.52 : 2,343.13 = 915.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.52/2,343.13 = 915.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.52x = 2,343.13 × 915.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.52x = 2,145,613.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,613.57/1,564.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.42

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