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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,568.85, 2,164.32 and 1,009.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,568.85, 2,164.32 and 1,009.11 is: 1,392.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,568.85 : 2,164.32 = 1,009.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,568.85/2,164.32 = 1,009.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,568.85x = 2,164.32 × 1,009.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,568.85x = 2,184,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,032.90/1,568.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.12

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