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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.66, 2,161.24 and 1,027.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.66, 2,161.24 and 1,027.54 is: 1,418.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.66 : 2,161.24 = 1,027.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.66/2,161.24 = 1,027.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.66x = 2,161.24 × 1,027.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.66x = 2,220,760.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,760.55/1,565.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.42

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