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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,568.99, 2,164.43 and 905.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,568.99, 2,164.43 and 905.45 is: 1,249.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,568.99 : 2,164.43 = 905.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,568.99/2,164.43 = 905.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,568.99x = 2,164.43 × 905.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,568.99x = 1,959,774.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,774.58/1,568.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.07

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