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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.92, 2,347.26 and 700.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.92, 2,347.26 and 700.30 is: 1,049.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.92 : 2,347.26 = 700.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.92/2,347.26 = 700.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.92x = 2,347.26 × 700.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.92x = 1,643,786.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,786.18/1,565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.73

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