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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.92, 2,350.47 and 786.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.92, 2,350.47 and 786.47 is: 1,180.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.92 : 2,350.47 = 786.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.92/2,350.47 = 786.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.92x = 2,350.47 × 786.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.92x = 1,848,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,574.14/1,565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.51

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