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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.94, 2,159.80 and 1,067.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.94, 2,159.80 and 1,067.71 is: 1,472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.94 : 2,159.80 = 1,067.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.94/2,159.80 = 1,067.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.94x = 2,159.80 × 1,067.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.94x = 2,306,040.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,040.06/1,565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.62

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