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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.66, 2,159.10 and 866.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.66, 2,159.10 and 866.05 is: 1,195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.66 : 2,159.10 = 866.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.66/2,159.10 = 866.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.66x = 2,159.10 × 866.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.66x = 1,869,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,888.56/1,564.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.08

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