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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.79, 2,159.33 and 1,123.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.79, 2,159.33 and 1,123.47 is: 1,550.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.79 : 2,159.33 = 1,123.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.79/2,159.33 = 1,123.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.79x = 2,159.33 × 1,123.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.79x = 2,425,936.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,936.86/1,564.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.33

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