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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.49, 2,348.28 and 469.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.49, 2,348.28 and 469.83 is: 704.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.49 : 2,348.28 = 469.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.49/2,348.28 = 469.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.49x = 2,348.28 × 469.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.49x = 1,103,292.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,292.39/1,565.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.76

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