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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.58, 2,348.42 and 455.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.58, 2,348.42 and 455.07 is: 682.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.58 : 2,348.42 = 455.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.58/2,348.42 = 455.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.58x = 2,348.42 × 455.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.58x = 1,068,693.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,693.21/1,565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.62

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