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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.68, 2,353.65 and 529.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.68, 2,353.65 and 529.13 is: 793.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.68 : 2,353.65 = 529.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.68/2,353.65 = 529.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.68x = 2,353.65 × 529.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.68x = 1,245,375.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,375.06/1,569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.40

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