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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.60, 2,354.22 and 703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.60, 2,354.22 and 703.44 is: 1,055.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.60 : 2,354.22 = 703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.60/2,354.22 = 703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.60x = 2,354.22 × 703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.60x = 1,656,052.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,052.52/1,569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.08

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