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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.91, 2,348.30 and 525.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.91, 2,348.30 and 525.69 is: 788.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.91 : 2,348.30 = 525.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.91/2,348.30 = 525.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.91x = 2,348.30 × 525.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.91x = 1,234,479.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,479.14/1,565.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.35

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