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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.93, 2,352.01 and 527.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.93, 2,352.01 and 527.93 is: 791.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.93 : 2,352.01 = 527.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.93/2,352.01 = 527.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.93x = 2,352.01 × 527.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.93x = 1,241,694.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,694.00/1,567.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.93

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