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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.86, 2,347.62 and 469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.86, 2,347.62 and 469.13 is: 703.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.86 : 2,347.62 = 469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.86/2,347.62 = 469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.86x = 2,347.62 × 469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.86x = 1,101,346.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,346.60/1,564.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.80

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