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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.83, 2,158.62 and 1,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.83, 2,158.62 and 1,060.68 is: 1,463.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.83 : 2,158.62 = 1,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.83/2,158.62 = 1,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.83x = 2,158.62 × 1,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.83x = 2,289,605.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,605.06/1,564.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.17

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