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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.32, 2,351.76 and 1,245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.32, 2,351.76 and 1,245.32 is: 1,866.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.32 : 2,351.76 = 1,245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.32/2,351.76 = 1,245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.32x = 2,351.76 × 1,245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.32x = 2,928,693.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,693.76/1,569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.22

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