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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.58, 2,348.44 and 907.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.58, 2,348.44 and 907.06 is: 1,360.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.58 : 2,348.44 = 907.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.58/2,348.44 = 907.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.58x = 2,348.44 × 907.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.58x = 2,130,175.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,175.99/1,565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.63

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