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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.66, 2,351.52 and 593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.66, 2,351.52 and 593.50 is: 890.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.66 : 2,351.52 = 593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.66/2,351.52 = 593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.66x = 2,351.52 × 593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.66x = 1,395,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,627.12/1,567.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.26

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