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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.54, 2,348.31 and 469.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.54, 2,348.31 and 469.91 is: 704.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.54 : 2,348.31 = 469.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.54/2,348.31 = 469.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.54x = 2,348.31 × 469.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.54x = 1,103,494.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,494.35/1,565.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.87

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