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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.09, 2,353.68 and 875.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.09, 2,353.68 and 875.37 is: 1,313.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.09 : 2,353.68 = 875.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.09/2,353.68 = 875.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.09x = 2,353.68 × 875.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.09x = 2,060,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,340.86/1,569.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.08

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