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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.41, 2,158.86 and 865.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.41, 2,158.86 and 865.79 is: 1,194.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.41 : 2,158.86 = 865.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.41/2,158.86 = 865.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.41x = 2,158.86 × 865.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.41x = 1,869,104.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,104.28/1,564.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.77

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