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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.19, 2,354.44 and 788.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.19, 2,354.44 and 788.78 is: 1,183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.19 : 2,354.44 = 788.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.19/2,354.44 = 788.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.19x = 2,354.44 × 788.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.19x = 1,857,135.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,135.18/1,569.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.50

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