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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.56, 2,159.24 and 901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.56, 2,159.24 and 901.52 is: 1,244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.56 : 2,159.24 = 901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.56/2,159.24 = 901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.56x = 2,159.24 × 901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.56x = 1,946,598.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,598.04/1,564.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.18

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