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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.96, 2,158.97 and 901.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.96, 2,158.97 and 901.42 is: 1,243.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.96 : 2,158.97 = 901.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.96/2,158.97 = 901.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.96x = 2,158.97 × 901.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.96x = 1,946,133.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,133.90/1,564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.57

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