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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.05, 2,160.02 and 901.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.05, 2,160.02 and 901.78 is: 1,244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.05 : 2,160.02 = 901.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.05/2,160.02 = 901.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.05x = 2,160.02 × 901.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.05x = 1,947,862.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,862.84/1,565.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.60

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