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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.62, 2,353.08 and 595.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.62, 2,353.08 and 595.10 is: 892.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.62 : 2,353.08 = 595.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.62/2,353.08 = 595.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.62x = 2,353.08 × 595.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.62x = 1,400,317.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,317.91/1,569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.14

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