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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.84, 2,160.56 and 944.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.84, 2,160.56 and 944.88 is: 1,303.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.84 : 2,160.56 = 944.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.84/2,160.56 = 944.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.84x = 2,160.56 × 944.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.84x = 2,041,469.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,469.93/1,565.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.75

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