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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.98, 2,159.20 and 975.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.98, 2,159.20 and 975.30 is: 1,345.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.98 : 2,159.20 = 975.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.98/2,159.20 = 975.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.98x = 2,159.20 × 975.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.98x = 2,105,867.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,867.76/1,564.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.62

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