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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.73, 2,162.33 and 1,354.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.73, 2,162.33 and 1,354.90 is: 1,871.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.73 : 2,162.33 = 1,354.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.73/2,162.33 = 1,354.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.73x = 2,162.33 × 1,354.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.73x = 2,929,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,740.92/1,565.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.17

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