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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.96, 2,347.26 and 394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.96, 2,347.26 and 394.96 is: 592.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.96 : 2,347.26 = 394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.96/2,347.26 = 394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.96x = 2,347.26 × 394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.96x = 927,073.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,073.81/1,564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.39

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