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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.16, 2,159.88 and 866.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.16, 2,159.88 and 866.54 is: 1,195.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.16 : 2,159.88 = 866.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.16/2,159.88 = 866.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.16x = 2,159.88 × 866.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.16x = 1,871,622.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,622.42/1,565.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.80

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