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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.36, 2,348.05 and 641.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.36, 2,348.05 and 641.01 is: 961.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.36 : 2,348.05 = 641.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.36/2,348.05 = 641.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.36x = 2,348.05 × 641.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.36x = 1,505,125.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,125.33/1,565.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.52

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