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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.85, 2,348.96 and 511.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.85, 2,348.96 and 511.63 is: 767.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.85 : 2,348.96 = 511.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.85/2,348.96 = 511.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.85x = 2,348.96 × 511.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.85x = 1,201,808.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,808.17/1,565.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.51

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