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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.12, 2,347.52 and 410.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.12, 2,347.52 and 410.87 is: 616.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.12 : 2,347.52 = 410.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.12/2,347.52 = 410.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.12x = 2,347.52 × 410.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.12x = 964,525.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,525.54/1,565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.26

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