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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.70, 2,347.84 and 469.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.70, 2,347.84 and 469.84 is: 704.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.70 : 2,347.84 = 469.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.70/2,347.84 = 469.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.70x = 2,347.84 × 469.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.70x = 1,103,109.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,109.15/1,565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.55

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