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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.90, 2,160.96 and 857.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.90, 2,160.96 and 857.72 is: 1,183.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.90 : 2,160.96 = 857.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.90/2,160.96 = 857.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.90x = 2,160.96 × 857.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.90x = 1,853,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,500.80/1,565.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.67

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