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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.64, 2,354.50 and 529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.64, 2,354.50 and 529.60 is: 794.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.64 : 2,354.50 = 529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.64/2,354.50 = 529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.64x = 2,354.50 × 529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.64x = 1,246,943.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,943.20/1,569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.41

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