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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.72, 2,346.66 and 916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.72, 2,346.66 and 916 is: 1,373.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.72 : 2,346.66 = 916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.72/2,346.66 = 916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.72x = 2,346.66 × 916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.72x = 2,149,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,540.56/1,564.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.75

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