Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.24, 2,391.60 and 568
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,594.24, 2,391.60 and 568 is: 852.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,594.24 : 2,391.60 = 568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,594.24/2,391.60 = 568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,594.24x = 2,391.60 × 568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,594.24x = 1,358,428.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,358,428.80/1,594.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 852.09
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