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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.04, 2,159.64 and 901.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.04, 2,159.64 and 901.86 is: 1,244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.04 : 2,159.64 = 901.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.04/2,159.64 = 901.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.04x = 2,159.64 × 901.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.04x = 1,947,692.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,692.93/1,565.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.50

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