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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.28, 2,165.72 and 870.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.28, 2,165.72 and 870.80 is: 1,201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.28 : 2,165.72 = 870.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.28/2,165.72 = 870.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.28x = 2,165.72 × 870.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.28x = 1,885,908.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,908.98/1,569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.77

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