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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.91, 2,352.43 and 594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.91, 2,352.43 and 594 is: 891.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.91 : 2,352.43 = 594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.91/2,352.43 = 594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.91x = 2,352.43 × 594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.91x = 1,397,340.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,340.82/1,567.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.21

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