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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.13, 2,347.62 and 1,080.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.13, 2,347.62 and 1,080.70 is: 1,616.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.13 : 2,347.62 = 1,080.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.13/2,347.62 = 1,080.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.13x = 2,347.62 × 1,080.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.13x = 2,537,072.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,072.93/1,569.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.87

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