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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.55, 2,158.81 and 935.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.55, 2,158.81 and 935.33 is: 1,290.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.55 : 2,158.81 = 935.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.55/2,158.81 = 935.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.55x = 2,158.81 × 935.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.55x = 2,019,194.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,194.36/1,564.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.60

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