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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.54, 2,356.01 and 912.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.54, 2,356.01 and 912.15 is: 1,369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.54 : 2,356.01 = 912.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.54/2,356.01 = 912.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.54x = 2,356.01 × 912.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.54x = 2,149,029.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,029.96/1,569.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.21

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