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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.05, 2,346.07 and 577.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.05, 2,346.07 and 577.59 is: 865.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.05 : 2,346.07 = 577.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.05/2,346.07 = 577.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.05x = 2,346.07 × 577.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.05x = 1,355,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,066.57/1,565.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.83

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