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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.62, 2,158.92 and 901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.62, 2,158.92 and 901.44 is: 1,243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.62 : 2,158.92 = 901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.62/2,158.92 = 901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.62x = 2,158.92 × 901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.62x = 1,946,136.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,136.84/1,564.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.84

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