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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.76, 2,169.27 and 899.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.76, 2,169.27 and 899.79 is: 1,241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.76 : 2,169.27 = 899.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.76/2,169.27 = 899.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.76x = 2,169.27 × 899.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.76x = 1,951,887.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,887.45/1,571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.85

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