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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.68, 2,354.88 and 529.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.68, 2,354.88 and 529.65 is: 794.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.68 : 2,354.88 = 529.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.68/2,354.88 = 529.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.68x = 2,354.88 × 529.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.68x = 1,247,262.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,262.19/1,569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.60

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