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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.61, 2,346.80 and 468.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.61, 2,346.80 and 468.95 is: 703.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.61 : 2,346.80 = 468.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.61/2,346.80 = 468.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.61x = 2,346.80 × 468.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.61x = 1,100,517.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,517.78/1,564.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.38

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