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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.06, 2,353.73 and 595.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.06, 2,353.73 and 595.17 is: 892.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.06 : 2,353.73 = 595.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.06/2,353.73 = 595.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.06x = 2,353.73 × 595.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.06x = 1,400,866.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,866.51/1,569.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.81

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