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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.52, 2,159 and 865.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.52, 2,159 and 865.88 is: 1,194.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.52 : 2,159 = 865.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.52/2,159 = 865.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.52x = 2,159 × 865.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.52x = 1,869,434.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,434.92/1,564.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.89

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