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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.30, 2,349.66 and 1,153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.30, 2,349.66 and 1,153.16 is: 1,731.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.30 : 2,349.66 = 1,153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.30/2,349.66 = 1,153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.30x = 2,349.66 × 1,153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.30x = 2,709,533.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,533.93/1,565.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.00

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