Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.72, 2,166 and 897.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,569.72, 2,166 and 897.50 is: 1,238.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,569.72 : 2,166 = 897.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,569.72/2,166 = 897.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,569.72x = 2,166 × 897.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,569.72x = 1,943,985 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,943,985/1,569.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,238.43
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