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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,568.62, 2,164.70 and 870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,568.62, 2,164.70 and 870 is: 1,200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,568.62 : 2,164.70 = 870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,568.62/2,164.70 = 870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,568.62x = 2,164.70 × 870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,568.62x = 1,883,289.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,289.00/1,568.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.60

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