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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.63, 2,348.58 and 411.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.63, 2,348.58 and 411.38 is: 617.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.63 : 2,348.58 = 411.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.63/2,348.58 = 411.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.63x = 2,348.58 × 411.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.63x = 966,147.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,147.10/1,565.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.10

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