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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.09, 2,347.63 and 469.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.09, 2,347.63 and 469.45 is: 704.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.09 : 2,347.63 = 469.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.09/2,347.63 = 469.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.09x = 2,347.63 × 469.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.09x = 1,102,098.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,098.42/1,565.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.18

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