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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.62, 2,348.80 and 743.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.62, 2,348.80 and 743.47 is: 1,115.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.62 : 2,348.80 = 743.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.62/2,348.80 = 743.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.62x = 2,348.80 × 743.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.62x = 1,746,262.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,262.34/1,565.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.38

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