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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.79, 2,159.52 and 866.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.79, 2,159.52 and 866.21 is: 1,195.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.79 : 2,159.52 = 866.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.79/2,159.52 = 866.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.79x = 2,159.52 × 866.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.79x = 1,870,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,597.82/1,564.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.43

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