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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.33, 2,349.16 and 1,260.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.33, 2,349.16 and 1,260.86 is: 1,892.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.33 : 2,349.16 = 1,260.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.33/2,349.16 = 1,260.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.33x = 2,349.16 × 1,260.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.33x = 2,961,955.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,955.57/1,565.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.22

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