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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.37, 2,928.65 and 565.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.37, 2,928.65 and 565.65 is: 848.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.37 : 2,928.65 = 565.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.37/2,928.65 = 565.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.37x = 2,928.65 × 565.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.37x = 1,656,588.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,588.04/1,952.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.50

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