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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.93, 2,348.60 and 525.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.93, 2,348.60 and 525.89 is: 788.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.93 : 2,348.60 = 525.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.93/2,348.60 = 525.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.93x = 2,348.60 × 525.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.93x = 1,235,108.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,108.50/1,565.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.74

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