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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.01, 2,158.53 and 935.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.01, 2,158.53 and 935.49 is: 1,290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.01 : 2,158.53 = 935.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.01/2,158.53 = 935.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.01x = 2,158.53 × 935.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.01x = 2,019,283.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,283.23/1,565.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.27

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