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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.20, 2,165.52 and 870.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.20, 2,165.52 and 870.52 is: 1,201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.20 : 2,165.52 = 870.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.20/2,165.52 = 870.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.20x = 2,165.52 × 870.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.20x = 1,885,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,128.47/1,569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.33

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