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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.49, 2,928.30 and 565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.49, 2,928.30 and 565.52 is: 848.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.49 : 2,928.30 = 565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.49/2,928.30 = 565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.49x = 2,928.30 × 565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.49x = 1,656,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,012.22/1,952.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.15

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