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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.02, 2,158.83 and 901.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.02, 2,158.83 and 901.32 is: 1,244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.02 : 2,158.83 = 901.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.02/2,158.83 = 901.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.02x = 2,158.83 × 901.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.02x = 1,945,796.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,796.66/1,564.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.10

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