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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.24, 2,164.86 and 905.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.24, 2,164.86 and 905.58 is: 1,249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.24 : 2,164.86 = 905.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.24/2,164.86 = 905.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.24x = 2,164.86 × 905.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.24x = 1,960,453.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,453.92/1,569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.30

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