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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.64, 2,166 and 1,238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.64, 2,166 and 1,238.88 is: 1,709.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.64 : 2,166 = 1,238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.64/2,166 = 1,238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.64x = 2,166 × 1,238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.64x = 2,683,414.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,414.08/1,569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.57

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