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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.82, 2,348.85 and 411.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.82, 2,348.85 and 411.57 is: 617.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.82 : 2,348.85 = 411.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.82/2,348.85 = 411.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.82x = 2,348.85 × 411.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.82x = 966,716.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,716.19/1,565.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.39

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