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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.58, 2,166.14 and 906.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.58, 2,166.14 and 906.39 is: 1,250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.58 : 2,166.14 = 906.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.58/2,166.14 = 906.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.58x = 2,166.14 × 906.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.58x = 1,963,369.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,369.90/1,569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.89

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