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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.22, 2,157.96 and 1,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.22, 2,157.96 and 1,004.52 is: 1,385.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.22 : 2,157.96 = 1,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.22/2,157.96 = 1,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.22x = 2,157.96 × 1,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.22x = 2,167,713.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,713.98/1,564.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.81

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