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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.67, 2,348.46 and 411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.67, 2,348.46 and 411.42 is: 617.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.67 : 2,348.46 = 411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.67/2,348.46 = 411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.67x = 2,348.46 × 411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.67x = 966,203.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,203.41/1,565.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.12

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