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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.58, 2,166.04 and 861.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.58, 2,166.04 and 861.42 is: 1,188.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.58 : 2,166.04 = 861.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.58/2,166.04 = 861.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.58x = 2,166.04 × 861.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.58x = 1,865,867.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,867.19/1,569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.77

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