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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.73, 2,166.32 and 861.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.73, 2,166.32 and 861.61 is: 1,189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.73 : 2,166.32 = 861.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.73/2,166.32 = 861.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.73x = 2,166.32 × 861.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.73x = 1,866,527.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,527.44/1,569.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.08

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