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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,568.97, 2,163.40 and 1,001.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,568.97, 2,163.40 and 1,001.05 is: 1,380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,568.97 : 2,163.40 = 1,001.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,568.97/2,163.40 = 1,001.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,568.97x = 2,163.40 × 1,001.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,568.97x = 2,165,663.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,663.26/1,568.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.31

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