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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.57, 2,166.02 and 870.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.57, 2,166.02 and 870.95 is: 1,201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.57 : 2,166.02 = 870.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.57/2,166.02 = 870.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.57x = 2,166.02 × 870.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.57x = 1,886,479.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,479.93/1,569.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.91

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