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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.97, 2,347.09 and 469.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.97, 2,347.09 and 469.04 is: 703.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.97 : 2,347.09 = 469.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.97/2,347.09 = 469.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.97x = 2,347.09 × 469.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.97x = 1,100,883.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,883.79/1,564.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.45

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