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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.74, 2,149.20 and 1,384.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.74, 2,149.20 and 1,384.73 is: 1,900.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.74 : 2,149.20 = 1,384.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.74/2,149.20 = 1,384.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.74x = 2,149.20 × 1,384.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.74x = 2,976,061.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,061.72/1,565.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.74

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