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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.95, 2,352.27 and 594.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.95, 2,352.27 and 594.06 is: 891.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.95 : 2,352.27 = 594.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.95/2,352.27 = 594.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.95x = 2,352.27 × 594.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.95x = 1,397,389.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,389.52/1,567.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.22

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