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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.88, 2,159.63 and 901.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.88, 2,159.63 and 901.72 is: 1,244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.88 : 2,159.63 = 901.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.88/2,159.63 = 901.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.88x = 2,159.63 × 901.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.88x = 1,947,381.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,381.56/1,564.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.43

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