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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.71, 2,166.62 and 979.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.71, 2,166.62 and 979.89 is: 1,352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.71 : 2,166.62 = 979.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.71/2,166.62 = 979.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.71x = 2,166.62 × 979.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.71x = 2,123,044.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,044.37/1,569.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.51

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