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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.84, 2,159.13 and 935.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.84, 2,159.13 and 935.59 is: 1,290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.84 : 2,159.13 = 935.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.84/2,159.13 = 935.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.84x = 2,159.13 × 935.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.84x = 2,020,060.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,060.44/1,564.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.91

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