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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.15, 2,347.37 and 469.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.15, 2,347.37 and 469.37 is: 703.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.15 : 2,347.37 = 469.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.15/2,347.37 = 469.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.15x = 2,347.37 × 469.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.15x = 1,101,785.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,785.06/1,565.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.95

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