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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.72, 2,023.71 and 569.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.72, 2,023.71 and 569.51 is: 853.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.72 : 2,023.71 = 569.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.72/2,023.71 = 569.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.72x = 2,023.71 × 569.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.72x = 1,152,522.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,522.69/1,349.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.90

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