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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,568.06, 2,352.09 and 1,275.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,568.06, 2,352.09 and 1,275.21 is: 1,912.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,568.06 : 2,352.09 = 1,275.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,568.06/2,352.09 = 1,275.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,568.06x = 2,352.09 × 1,275.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,568.06x = 2,999,408.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,408.69/1,568.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.82

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