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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.90, 2,160.20 and 1,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.90, 2,160.20 and 1,006.20 is: 1,388.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.90 : 2,160.20 = 1,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.90/2,160.20 = 1,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.90x = 2,160.20 × 1,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.90x = 2,173,593.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,593.24/1,565.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.08

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