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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.84, 2,354.30 and 632.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.84, 2,354.30 and 632.78 is: 948.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.84 : 2,354.30 = 632.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.84/2,354.30 = 632.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.84x = 2,354.30 × 632.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.84x = 1,489,753.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,753.95/1,569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.98

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