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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.92, 2,159.44 and 935.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.92, 2,159.44 and 935.32 is: 1,290.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.92 : 2,159.44 = 935.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.92/2,159.44 = 935.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.92x = 2,159.44 × 935.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.92x = 2,019,772.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,772.82/1,564.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.66

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