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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.46, 2,354.01 and 529.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.46, 2,354.01 and 529.42 is: 794.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.46 : 2,354.01 = 529.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.46/2,354.01 = 529.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.46x = 2,354.01 × 529.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.46x = 1,246,259.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,259.97/1,569.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.07

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