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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,734.80, 2,602.20 and 564.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,734.80, 2,602.20 and 564.80 is: 847.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,734.80 : 2,602.20 = 564.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,734.80/2,602.20 = 564.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,734.80x = 2,602.20 × 564.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,734.80x = 1,469,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,722.56/1,734.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.20

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