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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.90, 2,347.68 and 469.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.90, 2,347.68 and 469.36 is: 704.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.90 : 2,347.68 = 469.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.90/2,347.68 = 469.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.90x = 2,347.68 × 469.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.90x = 1,101,907.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,907.08/1,564.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.14

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