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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.58, 2,348.34 and 411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.58, 2,348.34 and 411.32 is: 616.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.58 : 2,348.34 = 411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.58/2,348.34 = 411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.58x = 2,348.34 × 411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.58x = 965,919.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,919.21/1,565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.97

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