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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.63, 2,932.85 and 569.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.63, 2,932.85 and 569.07 is: 853.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.63 : 2,932.85 = 569.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.63/2,932.85 = 569.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.63x = 2,932.85 × 569.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.63x = 1,668,998.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,998.37/1,955.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.43

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