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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.70, 2,345.36 and 1,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.70, 2,345.36 and 1,017.28 is: 1,524.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.70 : 2,345.36 = 1,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.70/2,345.36 = 1,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.70x = 2,345.36 × 1,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.70x = 2,385,871.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,871.01/1,564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.81

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