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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.68, 2,165.17 and 1,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.68, 2,165.17 and 1,196 is: 1,649.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.68 : 2,165.17 = 1,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.68/2,165.17 = 1,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.68x = 2,165.17 × 1,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.68x = 2,589,543.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,543.32/1,569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.73

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