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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.96, 2,166.57 and 871.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.96, 2,166.57 and 871.38 is: 1,202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.96 : 2,166.57 = 871.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.96/2,166.57 = 871.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.96x = 2,166.57 × 871.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.96x = 1,887,905.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,905.77/1,569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.52

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