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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.88, 2,350.26 and 835

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.88, 2,350.26 and 835 is: 1,253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.88 : 2,350.26 = 835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.88/2,350.26 = 835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.88x = 2,350.26 × 835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.88x = 1,962,467.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,467.10/1,565.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.27

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