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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.12, 2,165.16 and 905.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.12, 2,165.16 and 905.82 is: 1,249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.12 : 2,165.16 = 905.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.12/2,165.16 = 905.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.12x = 2,165.16 × 905.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.12x = 1,961,245.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,245.23/1,569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.90

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