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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.20, 2,347.80 and 1,127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.20, 2,347.80 and 1,127.80 is: 1,691.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.20 : 2,347.80 = 1,127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.20/2,347.80 = 1,127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.20x = 2,347.80 × 1,127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.20x = 2,647,848.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,848.84/1,565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.70

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