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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.28, 2,353.92 and 1,227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.28, 2,353.92 and 1,227.52 is: 1,841.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.28 : 2,353.92 = 1,227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.28/2,353.92 = 1,227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.28x = 2,353.92 × 1,227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.28x = 2,889,483.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,483.88/1,569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.28

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