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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.70, 2,346.93 and 410.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.70, 2,346.93 and 410.42 is: 615.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.70 : 2,346.93 = 410.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.70/2,346.93 = 410.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.70x = 2,346.93 × 410.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.70x = 963,227.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,227.01/1,564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.60

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