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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.42, 2,165.72 and 870.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.42, 2,165.72 and 870.75 is: 1,201.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.42 : 2,165.72 = 870.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.42/2,165.72 = 870.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.42x = 2,165.72 × 870.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.42x = 1,885,796.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,796.34/1,569.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.59

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