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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.02, 2,159.35 and 975.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.02, 2,159.35 and 975.14 is: 1,345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.02 : 2,159.35 = 975.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.02/2,159.35 = 975.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.02x = 2,159.35 × 975.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.02x = 2,105,652.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,652.89/1,565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.45

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