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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.22, 2,165.52 and 906.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.22, 2,165.52 and 906.16 is: 1,250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.22 : 2,165.52 = 906.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.22/2,165.52 = 906.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.22x = 2,165.52 × 906.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.22x = 1,962,307.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,307.60/1,569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.50

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