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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.46, 2,351.60 and 593.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.46, 2,351.60 and 593.57 is: 890.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.46 : 2,351.60 = 593.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.46/2,351.60 = 593.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.46x = 2,351.60 × 593.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.46x = 1,395,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,824.49/1,567.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.50

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