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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.13, 2,158.45 and 901.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.13, 2,158.45 and 901.01 is: 1,243.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.13 : 2,158.45 = 901.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.13/2,158.45 = 901.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.13x = 2,158.45 × 901.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.13x = 1,944,788.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,788.18/1,564.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.37

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