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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.40, 2,159.62 and 901.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.40, 2,159.62 and 901.89 is: 1,244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.40 : 2,159.62 = 901.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.40/2,159.62 = 901.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.40x = 2,159.62 × 901.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.40x = 1,947,739.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,739.68/1,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.24

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