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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.88, 2,354.72 and 530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.88, 2,354.72 and 530.40 is: 795.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.88 : 2,354.72 = 530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.88/2,354.72 = 530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.88x = 2,354.72 × 530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.88x = 1,248,943.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,943.49/1,569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.57

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