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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.66, 2,023.61 and 569.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.66, 2,023.61 and 569.49 is: 853.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.66 : 2,023.61 = 569.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.66/2,023.61 = 569.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.66x = 2,023.61 × 569.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.66x = 1,152,422.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,422.81/1,349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.86

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