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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,568.72, 2,164.84 and 870.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,568.72, 2,164.84 and 870.10 is: 1,200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,568.72 : 2,164.84 = 870.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,568.72/2,164.84 = 870.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,568.72x = 2,164.84 × 870.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,568.72x = 1,883,619.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,619.70/1,568.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.73

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