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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.05, 2,158.58 and 901.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.05, 2,158.58 and 901.11 is: 1,243.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.05 : 2,158.58 = 901.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.05/2,158.58 = 901.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.05x = 2,158.58 × 901.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.05x = 1,945,123.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,123.43/1,564.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.65

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