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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.74, 2,159.30 and 856.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.74, 2,159.30 and 856.59 is: 1,182.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.74 : 2,159.30 = 856.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.74/2,159.30 = 856.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.74x = 2,159.30 × 856.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.74x = 1,849,634.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,634.79/1,564.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.07

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