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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.22, 2,165.44 and 870.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.22, 2,165.44 and 870.54 is: 1,201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.22 : 2,165.44 = 870.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.22/2,165.44 = 870.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.22x = 2,165.44 × 870.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.22x = 1,885,102.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,102.14/1,569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.30

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