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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.72, 2,348.22 and 469.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.72, 2,348.22 and 469.94 is: 704.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.72 : 2,348.22 = 469.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.72/2,348.22 = 469.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.72x = 2,348.22 × 469.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.72x = 1,103,510.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,510.77/1,565.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.80

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