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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.88, 2,355.72 and 583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.88, 2,355.72 and 583.38 is: 875.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.88 : 2,355.72 = 583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.88/2,355.72 = 583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.88x = 2,355.72 × 583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.88x = 1,374,279.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,279.93/1,569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.40

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