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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.76, 2,166.36 and 906.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.76, 2,166.36 and 906.64 is: 1,251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.76 : 2,166.36 = 906.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.76/2,166.36 = 906.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.76x = 2,166.36 × 906.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.76x = 1,964,108.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,108.63/1,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.22

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