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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.86, 2,159.82 and 901.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.86, 2,159.82 and 901.89 is: 1,244.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.86 : 2,159.82 = 901.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.86/2,159.82 = 901.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.86x = 2,159.82 × 901.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.86x = 1,947,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,920.06/1,564.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.79

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