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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.06, 2,347.90 and 699.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.06, 2,347.90 and 699.38 is: 1,049.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.06 : 2,347.90 = 699.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.06/2,347.90 = 699.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.06x = 2,347.90 × 699.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.06x = 1,642,060.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,060.81/1,565.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.20

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