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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.38, 2,347.93 and 871.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.38, 2,347.93 and 871.89 is: 1,307.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.38 : 2,347.93 = 871.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.38/2,347.93 = 871.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.38x = 2,347.93 × 871.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.38x = 2,047,136.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,136.69/1,565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.76

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