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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.57, 2,348.45 and 411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.57, 2,348.45 and 411.32 is: 617.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.57 : 2,348.45 = 411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.57/2,348.45 = 411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.57x = 2,348.45 × 411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.57x = 965,950.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,950.66/1,565.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.00

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