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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.76, 2,167.48 and 1,072.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.76, 2,167.48 and 1,072.42 is: 1,480.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.76 : 2,167.48 = 1,072.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.76/2,167.48 = 1,072.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.76x = 2,167.48 × 1,072.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.76x = 2,324,448.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,448.90/1,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.77

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