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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.30, 2,347.68 and 952.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.30, 2,347.68 and 952.94 is: 1,429.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.30 : 2,347.68 = 952.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.30/2,347.68 = 952.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.30x = 2,347.68 × 952.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.30x = 2,237,198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,198.18/1,565.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.25

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