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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.97, 2,159.66 and 866.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.97, 2,159.66 and 866.34 is: 1,195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.97 : 2,159.66 = 866.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.97/2,159.66 = 866.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.97x = 2,159.66 × 866.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.97x = 1,870,995.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,995.51/1,564.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.55

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