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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.44, 2,350.62 and 593.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.44, 2,350.62 and 593.82 is: 890.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.44 : 2,350.62 = 593.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.44/2,350.62 = 593.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.44x = 2,350.62 × 593.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.44x = 1,395,845.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,845.17/1,567.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.53

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