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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.92, 2,354.08 and 595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.92, 2,354.08 and 595.28 is: 892.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.92 : 2,354.08 = 595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.92/2,354.08 = 595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.92x = 2,354.08 × 595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.92x = 1,401,336.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,336.74/1,569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.62

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