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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.62, 2,355.84 and 875.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.62, 2,355.84 and 875.27 is: 1,313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.62 : 2,355.84 = 875.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.62/2,355.84 = 875.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.62x = 2,355.84 × 875.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.62x = 2,061,996.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,996.08/1,569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.69

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