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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.88, 2,158.80 and 1,041.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.88, 2,158.80 and 1,041.08 is: 1,436.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.88 : 2,158.80 = 1,041.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.88/2,158.80 = 1,041.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.88x = 2,158.80 × 1,041.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.88x = 2,247,483.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,483.50/1,564.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.20

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