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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.47, 2,155.58 and 1,064.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.47, 2,155.58 and 1,064.94 is: 1,470.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.47 : 2,155.58 = 1,064.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.47/2,155.58 = 1,064.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.47x = 2,155.58 × 1,064.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.47x = 2,295,563.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,563.37/1,561.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.13

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