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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.96, 2,352.84 and 593.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.96, 2,352.84 and 593.80 is: 891.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.96 : 2,352.84 = 593.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.96/2,352.84 = 593.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.96x = 2,352.84 × 593.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.96x = 1,397,116.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,116.39/1,567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.04

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