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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.63, 2,347.66 and 590.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.63, 2,347.66 and 590.65 is: 886.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.63 : 2,347.66 = 590.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.63/2,347.66 = 590.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.63x = 2,347.66 × 590.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.63x = 1,386,633.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,633.64/1,564.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.24

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