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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.72, 2,348.60 and 411.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.72, 2,348.60 and 411.56 is: 617.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.72 : 2,348.60 = 411.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.72/2,348.60 = 411.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.72x = 2,348.60 × 411.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.72x = 966,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,589.82/1,565.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.35

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