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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.14, 2,350.71 and 594.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.14, 2,350.71 and 594.33 is: 891.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.14 : 2,350.71 = 594.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.14/2,350.71 = 594.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.14x = 2,350.71 × 594.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.14x = 1,397,097.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,097.47/1,567.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.50

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