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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.47, 2,352.77 and 542.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.47, 2,352.77 and 542.75 is: 813.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.47 : 2,352.77 = 542.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.47/2,352.77 = 542.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.47x = 2,352.77 × 542.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.47x = 1,276,963.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,963.20/1,569.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.63

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