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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.77, 2,347.13 and 469.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.77, 2,347.13 and 469.09 is: 703.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.77 : 2,347.13 = 469.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.77/2,347.13 = 469.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.77x = 2,347.13 × 469.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.77x = 1,101,010.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,010.52/1,564.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.62

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