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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.88, 2,347.62 and 699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.88, 2,347.62 and 699.20 is: 1,048.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.88 : 2,347.62 = 699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.88/2,347.62 = 699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.88x = 2,347.62 × 699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.88x = 1,641,444.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,444.17/1,564.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.93

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