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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.38, 2,158.68 and 865.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.38, 2,158.68 and 865.74 is: 1,194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.38 : 2,158.68 = 865.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.38/2,158.68 = 865.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.38x = 2,158.68 × 865.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.38x = 1,868,855.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,855.62/1,564.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.63

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