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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.50, 2,393.34 and 569.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.50, 2,393.34 and 569.50 is: 854.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.50 : 2,393.34 = 569.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.50/2,393.34 = 569.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.50x = 2,393.34 × 569.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.50x = 1,363,007.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,007.13/1,595.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.28

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