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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.68, 2,348.86 and 455.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.68, 2,348.86 and 455.11 is: 682.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.68 : 2,348.86 = 455.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.68/2,348.86 = 455.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.68x = 2,348.86 × 455.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.68x = 1,068,989.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,989.67/1,565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.76

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