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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.41, 2,159.27 and 1,093.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.41, 2,159.27 and 1,093.13 is: 1,507.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.41 : 2,159.27 = 1,093.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.41/2,159.27 = 1,093.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.41x = 2,159.27 × 1,093.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.41x = 2,360,360.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,360.08/1,565.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.82

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