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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.60, 2,354.72 and 595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.60, 2,354.72 and 595.68 is: 893.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.60 : 2,354.72 = 595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.60/2,354.72 = 595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.60x = 2,354.72 × 595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.60x = 1,402,659.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,659.61/1,569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.64

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