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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.64, 2,160.78 and 867.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.64, 2,160.78 and 867.15 is: 1,196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.64 : 2,160.78 = 867.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.64/2,160.78 = 867.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.64x = 2,160.78 × 867.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.64x = 1,873,720.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,720.38/1,565.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.78

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