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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.85, 2,346.58 and 834.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.85, 2,346.58 and 834.27 is: 1,251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.85 : 2,346.58 = 834.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.85/2,346.58 = 834.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.85x = 2,346.58 × 834.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.85x = 1,957,665.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,665.39/1,564.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.03

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