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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.12, 2,362.85 and 1,161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.12, 2,362.85 and 1,161.13 is: 1,748.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.12 : 2,362.85 = 1,161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.12/2,362.85 = 1,161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.12x = 2,362.85 × 1,161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.12x = 2,743,576.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,743,576.02/1,569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.48

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