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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.92, 2,166.48 and 861.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.92, 2,166.48 and 861.76 is: 1,189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.92 : 2,166.48 = 861.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.92/2,166.48 = 861.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.92x = 2,166.48 × 861.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.92x = 1,866,985.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,985.80/1,569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.22

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