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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.18, 2,160.14 and 935.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.18, 2,160.14 and 935.70 is: 1,291.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.18 : 2,160.14 = 935.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.18/2,160.14 = 935.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.18x = 2,160.14 × 935.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.18x = 2,021,247.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,247.63/1,565.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.38

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