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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.06, 2,165.04 and 870.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.06, 2,165.04 and 870.42 is: 1,201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.06 : 2,165.04 = 870.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.06/2,165.04 = 870.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.06x = 2,165.04 × 870.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.06x = 1,884,494.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,494.12/1,569.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.03

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