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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.54, 2,159.16 and 865.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.54, 2,159.16 and 865.96 is: 1,195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.54 : 2,159.16 = 865.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.54/2,159.16 = 865.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.54x = 2,159.16 × 865.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.54x = 1,869,746.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,746.19/1,564.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.08

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