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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.71, 2,166.23 and 906.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.71, 2,166.23 and 906.55 is: 1,251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.71 : 2,166.23 = 906.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.71/2,166.23 = 906.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.71x = 2,166.23 × 906.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.71x = 1,963,792.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,792.66/1,569.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.05

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