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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.97, 2,354.41 and 789.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.97, 2,354.41 and 789.67 is: 1,184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.97 : 2,354.41 = 789.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.97/2,354.41 = 789.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.97x = 2,354.41 × 789.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.97x = 1,859,191.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,191.22/1,569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.22

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