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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.25, 2,165.61 and 870.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.25, 2,165.61 and 870.67 is: 1,201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.25 : 2,165.61 = 870.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.25/2,165.61 = 870.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.25x = 2,165.61 × 870.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.25x = 1,885,531.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,531.66/1,569.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.55

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