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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.03, 2,158.40 and 900.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.03, 2,158.40 and 900.78 is: 1,243.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.03 : 2,158.40 = 900.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.03/2,158.40 = 900.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.03x = 2,158.40 × 900.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.03x = 1,944,232.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,232.64/1,564.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.09

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