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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.66, 2,354.76 and 595.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.66, 2,354.76 and 595.62 is: 893.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.66 : 2,354.76 = 595.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.66/2,354.76 = 595.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.66x = 2,354.76 × 595.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.66x = 1,402,542.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,542.15/1,569.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.53

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