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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.89, 2,354.94 and 415.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.89, 2,354.94 and 415.64 is: 623.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.89 : 2,354.94 = 415.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.89/2,354.94 = 415.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.89x = 2,354.94 × 415.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.89x = 978,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,807.26/1,569.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.49

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