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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.60, 2,354.44 and 875.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.60, 2,354.44 and 875.88 is: 1,313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.60 : 2,354.44 = 875.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.60/2,354.44 = 875.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.60x = 2,354.44 × 875.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.60x = 2,062,206.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,206.91/1,569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.84

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