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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.61, 2,157.59 and 1,355.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.61, 2,157.59 and 1,355.13 is: 1,867.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.61 : 2,157.59 = 1,355.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.61/2,157.59 = 1,355.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.61x = 2,157.59 × 1,355.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.61x = 2,923,808.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,808.16/1,565.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.52

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