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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.31, 2,353.83 and 952.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.31, 2,353.83 and 952.83 is: 1,429.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.31 : 2,353.83 = 952.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.31/2,353.83 = 952.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.31x = 2,353.83 × 952.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.31x = 2,242,796.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,796.27/1,569.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.16

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