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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.72, 2,160.65 and 857.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.72, 2,160.65 and 857.56 is: 1,183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.72 : 2,160.65 = 857.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.72/2,160.65 = 857.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.72x = 2,160.65 × 857.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.72x = 1,852,887.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,887.01/1,565.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.41

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