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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.76, 2,159.50 and 866.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.76, 2,159.50 and 866.26 is: 1,195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.76 : 2,159.50 = 866.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.76/2,159.50 = 866.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.76x = 2,159.50 × 866.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.76x = 1,870,688.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,688.47/1,564.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.51

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