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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.44, 2,158.41 and 901.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.44, 2,158.41 and 901.05 is: 1,243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.44 : 2,158.41 = 901.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.44/2,158.41 = 901.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.44x = 2,158.41 × 901.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.44x = 1,944,835.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,835.33/1,564.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.15

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