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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.98, 2,161.41 and 1,034.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.98, 2,161.41 and 1,034.96 is: 1,428.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.98 : 2,161.41 = 1,034.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.98/2,161.41 = 1,034.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.98x = 2,161.41 × 1,034.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.98x = 2,236,972.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,972.89/1,565.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.48

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