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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.93, 2,158.67 and 975.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.93, 2,158.67 and 975.35 is: 1,345.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.93 : 2,158.67 = 975.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.93/2,158.67 = 975.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.93x = 2,158.67 × 975.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.93x = 2,105,458.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,458.78/1,564.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.40

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