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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.48, 2,161.68 and 1,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.48, 2,161.68 and 1,100 is: 1,518.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.48 : 2,161.68 = 1,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.48/2,161.68 = 1,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.48x = 2,161.68 × 1,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.48x = 2,377,848
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,848/1,565.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.93

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