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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,568.96, 2,160.22 and 1,194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,568.96, 2,160.22 and 1,194.74 is: 1,644.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,568.96 : 2,160.22 = 1,194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,568.96/2,160.22 = 1,194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,568.96x = 2,160.22 × 1,194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,568.96x = 2,580,901.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,901.24/1,568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.98

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