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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.06, 2,350.55 and 837.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.06, 2,350.55 and 837.63 is: 1,254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.06 : 2,350.55 = 837.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.06/2,350.55 = 837.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.06x = 2,350.55 × 837.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.06x = 1,968,887.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,887.01/1,569.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.82

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