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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.93, 2,166.36 and 861.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.93, 2,166.36 and 861.66 is: 1,189.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.93 : 2,166.36 = 861.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.93/2,166.36 = 861.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.93x = 2,166.36 × 861.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.93x = 1,866,665.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,665.76/1,569.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.01

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