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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.99, 2,157.50 and 1,181.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.99, 2,157.50 and 1,181.45 is: 1,628.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.99 : 2,157.50 = 1,181.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.99/2,157.50 = 1,181.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.99x = 2,157.50 × 1,181.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.99x = 2,548,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,986.72/1,564.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.76

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