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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.41, 2,016.50 and 565.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.41, 2,016.50 and 565.11 is: 846.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.41 : 2,016.50 = 565.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.41/2,016.50 = 565.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.41x = 2,016.50 × 565.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.41x = 1,139,541.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,541.49/1,345.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.98

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