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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.14, 2,350.15 and 901.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.14, 2,350.15 and 901.19 is: 1,349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.14 : 2,350.15 = 901.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.14/2,350.15 = 901.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.14x = 2,350.15 × 901.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.14x = 2,117,935.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,935.30/1,569.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.74

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