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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.51, 2,351.97 and 875.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.51, 2,351.97 and 875.34 is: 1,311.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.51 : 2,351.97 = 875.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.51/2,351.97 = 875.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.51x = 2,351.97 × 875.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.51x = 2,058,773.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,773.42/1,569.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.73

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