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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.53, 2,349.63 and 526.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.53, 2,349.63 and 526.59 is: 789.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.53 : 2,349.63 = 526.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.53/2,349.63 = 526.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.53x = 2,349.63 × 526.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.53x = 1,237,291.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,291.66/1,567.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.33

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