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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.09, 2,353.55 and 704.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.09, 2,353.55 and 704.01 is: 1,055.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.09 : 2,353.55 = 704.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.09/2,353.55 = 704.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.09x = 2,353.55 × 704.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.09x = 1,656,919.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,919.22/1,569.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.97

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