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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,568.88, 2,163.42 and 1,195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,568.88, 2,163.42 and 1,195.92 is: 1,649.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,568.88 : 2,163.42 = 1,195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,568.88/2,163.42 = 1,195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,568.88x = 2,163.42 × 1,195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,568.88x = 2,587,277.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,277.25/1,568.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.12

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