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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.56, 2,344.32 and 915.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.56, 2,344.32 and 915.84 is: 1,372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.56 : 2,344.32 = 915.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.56/2,344.32 = 915.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.56x = 2,344.32 × 915.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.56x = 2,147,022.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,022.03/1,564.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.28

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