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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.35, 2,167.08 and 980.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.35, 2,167.08 and 980.89 is: 1,354.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.35 : 2,167.08 = 980.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.35/2,167.08 = 980.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.35x = 2,167.08 × 980.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.35x = 2,125,667.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,667.10/1,569.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.49

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