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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.96, 2,355.30 and 529.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.96, 2,355.30 and 529.94 is: 795.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.96 : 2,355.30 = 529.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.96/2,355.30 = 529.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.96x = 2,355.30 × 529.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.96x = 1,248,175.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,175.06/1,569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.04

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