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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.92, 2,347.41 and 524.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.92, 2,347.41 and 524.73 is: 787.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.92 : 2,347.41 = 524.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.92/2,347.41 = 524.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.92x = 2,347.41 × 524.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.92x = 1,231,756.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,756.45/1,564.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.11

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