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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.18, 2,354.85 and 799.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.18, 2,354.85 and 799.50 is: 1,199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.18 : 2,354.85 = 799.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.18/2,354.85 = 799.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.18x = 2,354.85 × 799.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.18x = 1,882,702.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,702.58/1,569.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.80

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