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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.59, 2,348.39 and 411.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.59, 2,348.39 and 411.25 is: 616.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.59 : 2,348.39 = 411.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.59/2,348.39 = 411.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.59x = 2,348.39 × 411.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.59x = 965,775.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,775.39/1,565.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.88

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