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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.14, 2,348.79 and 699.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.14, 2,348.79 and 699.52 is: 1,049.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.14 : 2,348.79 = 699.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.14/2,348.79 = 699.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.14x = 2,348.79 × 699.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.14x = 1,643,025.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,025.58/1,565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.76

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