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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.55, 2,354.78 and 703.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.55, 2,354.78 and 703.66 is: 1,055.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.55 : 2,354.78 = 703.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.55/2,354.78 = 703.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.55x = 2,354.78 × 703.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.55x = 1,656,964.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,964.49/1,569.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.69

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