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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.65, 2,354.48 and 595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.65, 2,354.48 and 595.76 is: 893.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.65 : 2,354.48 = 595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.65/2,354.48 = 595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.65x = 2,354.48 × 595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.65x = 1,402,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,690.25/1,569.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.63

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