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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.78, 2,166.29 and 861.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.78, 2,166.29 and 861.67 is: 1,189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.78 : 2,166.29 = 861.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.78/2,166.29 = 861.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.78x = 2,166.29 × 861.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.78x = 1,866,627.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,627.10/1,569.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.10

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