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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.10, 2,347.92 and 469.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.10, 2,347.92 and 469.34 is: 704.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.10 : 2,347.92 = 469.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.10/2,347.92 = 469.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.10x = 2,347.92 × 469.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.10x = 1,101,972.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,972.77/1,565.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.09

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