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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.90, 2,356.01 and 1,265.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.90, 2,356.01 and 1,265.43 is: 1,899.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.90 : 2,356.01 = 1,265.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.90/2,356.01 = 1,265.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.90x = 2,356.01 × 1,265.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.90x = 2,981,359.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,359.41/1,569.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.08

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