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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.61, 2,348.85 and 470.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.61, 2,348.85 and 470.05 is: 705.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.61 : 2,348.85 = 470.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.61/2,348.85 = 470.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.61x = 2,348.85 × 470.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.61x = 1,104,076.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,076.94/1,565.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.21

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