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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.98, 2,347.10 and 525.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.98, 2,347.10 and 525.02 is: 787.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.98 : 2,347.10 = 525.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.98/2,347.10 = 525.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.98x = 2,347.10 × 525.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.98x = 1,232,274.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,274.44/1,564.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.41

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