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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.25, 2,159.99 and 857.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.25, 2,159.99 and 857.09 is: 1,182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.25 : 2,159.99 = 857.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.25/2,159.99 = 857.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.25x = 2,159.99 × 857.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.25x = 1,851,290.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,290.74/1,565.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.74

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