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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.95, 2,355.60 and 596.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.95, 2,355.60 and 596.33 is: 894.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.95 : 2,355.60 = 596.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.95/2,355.60 = 596.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.95x = 2,355.60 × 596.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.95x = 1,404,703.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,703.17/1,569.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.75

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