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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.26, 2,159.12 and 1,034.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.26, 2,159.12 and 1,034.16 is: 1,426.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.26 : 2,159.12 = 1,034.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.26/2,159.12 = 1,034.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.26x = 2,159.12 × 1,034.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.26x = 2,232,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,875.54/1,565.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.52

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