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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.04, 2,165.34 and 870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.04, 2,165.34 and 870.40 is: 1,201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.04 : 2,165.34 = 870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.04/2,165.34 = 870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.04x = 2,165.34 × 870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.04x = 1,884,711.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,711.94/1,569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.19

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